long arm

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === long arm (plural long arms) A pole tool used for handling things too far away to reach. (idiomatic) Influence; far-reaching power. A gun with a long barrel, such as a rifle or shotgun. Alternative form: longarm Synonym: long gun A quilting machine that holds the fabric stationary on long rollers but allows the sewing mechanism to move around the surface of the fabric. ==== Derived terms ==== long-arm jurisdiction long arm of the law ==== Related terms ==== === Anagrams === armlong