Definitions

1. noun

The arm or a long, thin, curved piece of wood or other material, typically used in a machine or a musical instrument.

“The violin’s braccio was damaged in the accident.”

2. noun

A unit of measurement equal to the length of the human arm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger.

“The planter was 5 braccia tall.”

3. noun

A member or portion of a social class or group.

“The braccio of the noble class held significant power in the kingdom.”

4. proper noun

The name of a district in Rome, Italy.

“The historic neighborhood of Trastevere is near the braccio.”