arming

Pluralarmings (some meanings)

1. 1
   verb

   Present participle and gerund of arm. Use this form for the ongoing action of giving out weapons or getting ready to fight.

   They were arming the new recruits with old rifles.

   Arming the rebels turned out to be a costly mistake.

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2. 2
   noununcountable

   The act of giving people weapons and protection so they are ready for a fight.

   Like loading up with all your gear before a big game.

   The arming of the town's defenders took all week.

   Their slow arming left them open to attack.

   Similararmament, militarization

   Oppositedisarmament, demilitarization

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3. 3
   noununcountable

   The act of switching a tool or weapon on so it is ready to work.

   Like flipping a switch that turns something on and makes it ready to use.

   The arming of the alarm happens when you press the button.

   A second key is needed for the arming of the missile.

   Similaractivation, priming

   Oppositedeactivation

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4. 4
   noununcountable

   The act of giving someone the tools, knowledge, or power needed for a job.

   Like handing someone a full toolbox before they start a job.

   The arming of new staff with the right tools speeds up their work.

   The course is all about the arming of students with useful skills.

   Similarequipping, empowerment

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5. 5
   nouncountable or uncountablein compounds

   The act of putting armor on a person and fastening it in place.

   Like strapping on all your safety pads before a rough game.

   The arming of the knight took two helpers and plenty of time.

   Heavy steel plates made the arming slow and difficult.

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6. 6
   nouncountable

   Soap or fat put on the end of a weighted line to pick up bits of the sea floor.

   Like a sticky lump on a string that grabs dirt when it touches the ground.

   The sailor pushed soft arming into the bottom of the weight.

   Mud on the arming showed what the sea floor was made of.

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7. 7
   nouncountableplural

   A red cloth once hung on a ship's outside for display on special days or to screen the crew in battle.

   Like a colorful banner hung along a fence for a party.

   A bright arming hung along the rail for the festival.

   The crew rigged each arming to hide their movements before the fight.

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