Adjective
/ˌwʌnˈɑːrmd/
The term "one-armed" refers to a person or an object that has only one arm, typically used to describe a person who has lost one arm or was born with only one. The frequency of this term is moderate; it is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in discussions about disabilities, veterans, or specific activities requiring modifications due to the absence of one arm.
Этот однорукий человек успешно участвовал в чемпионате.
She designed a special backpack for a one-armed child.
Она разработала специальный рюкзак для однорукого ребенка.
The movie tells the inspiring story of a one-armed athlete.
The phrase "one-armed" can be part of a few idiomatic expressions or discussions concerning determination and overcoming obstacles. Here are some examples:
Он дрался как однорукий бандит. (Meaning: He fought with a lot of determination, similar to the way a one-armed slot machine might keep spinning despite being incomplete.)
"She was a one-armed soldier in an uphill battle."
Она была одноруким солдатом в безнадежной борьбе. (Meaning: She faced a very difficult challenge, suggesting a sense of struggle.)
"Running a marathon with one arm is like climbing a mountain with a backpack full of rocks."
Бежать марафон с одной рукой все равно что взбираться на гору с рюкзаком, полным камней. (Meaning: It highlights the difficulty of completing a challenging task with a significant limitation.)
"He has the spirit of a one-armed warrior."
The term "one-armed" is a compound word formed by combining "one," referring to a singular number, and "armed," coming from the Old French "arme" meaning "arm" or "weapon," which itself originates from Latin "arma." The word illustrates the concept of having a single arm; thus, its use is straightforward and descriptive.
Synonyms: - Unarmed (in some contexts) - Disabled (in the context of describing a person)
Antonyms: - Two-armed - Whole (in terms of being complete or having all limbs)