armlengder

Armlengder is the plural form of the Norwegian noun armlengde, meaning the length of an outstretched arm. The basic concept is the distance from the shoulder to the tip of the middle finger when the arm is extended horizontally. Because arm length varies by person, armlengder are approximate measurements rather than precise units.

In everyday and technical contexts, armlengder are used as convenient references for reach, fit, and sizing. In clothing design and tailoring, sleeve length and reach are often described in terms of armlengder. In ergonomics and product design, estimates of a user’s reach help determine the placement of controls, displays, and shelves. In sports, rehabilitation, and anatomy, arm length measurements are relevant to performance and function.

As a figurative expression, the term can indicate proximity or independence, as in phrases like “within arm’s length.” In professional settings, the related arm’s-length principle governs transactions between related parties in transfer pricing and corporate governance, emphasizing arm’s-length negotiations rather than internal arrangements.

Etymology: armlengde translates to arm length; armlengder is the plural form. The term is used primarily in Norwegian and other Scandinavian languages to describe measured or estimated arm reach.