four arms

Double the pair

Four arms describes having twice the usual number of upper limbs—a trait of Hindu deities like Vishnu and Shiva, fantasy creatures, and science fiction aliens.

The image suggests superhuman capability: With four arms, she could multitask like nobody else.

Occasionally used figuratively for someone juggling many tasks at once.

Related

bear hug · multitasking · helping hands · deity · limbs · grasping · reaching · mutation · alien · sci fi · genetic mutation · spider · crab · insect · appendages · strength · holding · goddess

Opposites
limb count

four armsarmless

Missing both arms

limbless · one arm · eight arms

body symmetry type

four armsbilateral symmetry

Equal halves along midline

mirror symmetry · human form

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G