The use of personal pressure to persuade / The use of political pressure to gain support

(idiomatic) To equip thoroughly with weapons.

At a distance, away from one's body. / (idiomatic) Avoiding a close relationship.

(physics) The distance between the point of application of a force and the axis.

The military forces of a nation, such as the army, navy, air force, marines, and sometimes, coastguard or border guard, which are tasked with the defence of the nation and its citizens, if necessary through use of deadly force.

The area within which something may be accessed without moving.

a light, balanced arm that holds the pickup cartridge on a record player

An injection of a drug into the arm, whether for medical or recreational purposes. / (by extension) A stimulus; a boost in energy, morale, or well-being.

Alternative spelling of yardarm

(fencing) The arm in which one's sword is normally held.