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An arm vs a arm

The use of 'an' before a word starting with a vowel sound is a rule in English grammar. In this case, 'arm' starts with a vowel sound, so 'an arm' is correct.
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Last updated: January 08, 2025 • 8039 views

An arm

This is correct. 'An arm' is the appropriate way to refer to a single arm in English.

Use 'an arm' when referring to a single arm. The use of 'an' before a word starting with a vowel sound is a rule in English grammar.

Examples:

  • She broke an arm in the accident.
  • He raised an arm to wave goodbye.
  • An Arm and a Leg is a show about why health care costs so freaking much, and what we can (maybe) do about it. I'm Dan Weissmann. I'm a reporter, and I like ...
  • An Arm and a Leg: The Rising Cost of Cancer Drugs and Impact on Access. Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book. 2021 Mar:41:1-12. doi: 10.1200/EDBK_100028. Authors.
  • Oct 24, 2022 ... I would like help finding an ARM chip that can do (something like the raspberrypis) I am not sure what to look for in an ARM chip.
  • An Arm and a Leg ... A show about why health care costs so freaking much, and what we can (maybe) do about it. Hosted by award-winning reporter Dan Weissmann ( ...
  • An ARM is a mortgage with an interest rate that changes, or “adjusts,” throughout the loan. With an ARM, the interest rate and monthly payment may start out low ...
  • Apr 15, 2018 ... I first rebuilt a loft surface from a sequence of sections of an arm scan (stl). Then I made some curves on surface and a cut for the thumb; as result, I have ...
  • Oct 10, 2024 ... Each Bicep file is automatically converted to an ARM template during deployment. If you're considering infrastructure as code options, we ...
  • An ARM is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage. Unlike fixed rate mortgages that have an interest rate that remains the same for the life of the loan.
  • 5 days ago ... 1. a human upper limb; especially : the part between the shoulder and the wrist. 2. something like or corresponding to an arm.
  • Having had no issues with an ARM configuration on MAC, having to download a separate file to support Windows ARM is incredibly frustrating. Cant recommend ...

Alternatives:

  • a leg
  • an eye
  • a hand
  • an ear
  • a nose

a arm

This is incorrect. 'A arm' is not a valid construction in English.

  • Feb 26, 2022 ... Does anyone have experience driving a A-Arm Ranger vs. I-Beam Ranger? What's better ? High end rangers, linked, big shocks, LS3.
  • Oct 29, 2010 ... J arm bikes are 87 through 90 and A arm bike are 91 on. So as you can see, the 1990 J arm bikes had the later style spindle and calipers.
  • Jun 8, 2007 ... Shop - Suspension. A-arm steering setups?? Thread starter StGeorge-Motorsports.com; Start date Jun 7, 2007 · 1 · 2 · Next. 1 of 2. Go to page.
  • LP-SWA A-ARM (Low Profile) Automatic Pallet Wrapper · A unique patented fully automatic stretch wrapper that can be operated from the forklift with a wireless ...
  • Jun 16, 2017 ... I noticed the distance from the boot on my my rack and pinion on the driver side is much closer to the upper a-arm mount than on the passenger ...
  • Mar 19, 2022 ... For my new '21 P1K-3 I am considering to get a arm guards front and rear. I plan to keep the factory a arms stock.
  • Feb 15, 2022 ... I just ordered a 2022 Rzr 1000S I have watched a lot of videos and can find only very few that are using A -Arm guards.
  • Protect your off-road vehicle with Pro Armor's a-arm guards and rock sliders. Durable and stylish, our products offer superior protection.
  • Arm TrustZone technology offers an efficient, system-wide approach to security with hardware-enforced isolation built into the CPU.
  • Feb 25, 2018 ... I have the CT gusset kit and the lower a-arm bolts are loosening up on me. I started getting some squeaks in front (likely unrelated) so when looking things ...

Alternatives:

  • an arm
  • a leg
  • a hand
  • an eye
  • a nose

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