腕うで組ぐみ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

folding one's arms; crossing one's arms

Describes the physical action of crossing one's arms in front of the chest. Often used with する to mean 'to fold one's arms'. Can imply a thoughtful or defiant posture depending on context.

• 彼かれは腕うで組ぐみをして考かんがえ込こんだ。

  He folded his arms and thought deeply.

• 先せん生せいは腕うで組ぐみしながら生せい徒との発はっ表ぴょうを聞きいていた。

  The teacher listened to the students' presentations with his arms crossed.