arm-in-arm

Walking close together

Arm-in-arm describes two people walking with their arms linked together at the elbow, typically as a gesture of companionship or intimacy: The couple strolled arm-in-arm through the park.

The phrase suggests closeness and mutual support, whether romantic, friendly, or ceremonial.

intimacy

embrace

Hold closely in arms

affection · fondness · companionship · togetherness · strolling · promenade · couples · sweethearts · lovers · hand-in-hand

solidarity

linked

Fastened to another

demonstrators · rally · procession · movement · stand together · shoulder-to-shoulder · lockstep · alliance · brotherhood · sisterhood

ceremonial

processional

Ceremonial entrance music

  • aisleCorridor between seating sections
  • weddingMarriage rite and feast
  • brideWoman getting married

groom · escort · formal · dignitary · graduation · debutante · gala · ballroom · usher · father-daughter

camaraderie

friends

Voluntary close relations

companions · fellowship · bonding · socializing · revelers · pub crawl · singing · merry · jovial · celebration

support

steadying

Making less shaky

assisted · helping · stabilizing · leaning on · walking aid · balance · frail · infirm · accompanying · protective

Opposites
physical proximity/connection

arm-in-armapart

In different locations

separately · poles apart · at arm's length · distant · spread out

relational intimacy/warmth

arm-in-armestranged

Separated by emotional distance

alienated · at odds · hostile · cold · distant

Family

arm, arms, armed, arming, armless, army, armies, armament, armaments

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G