# forearming

Pronunciation: US say "for-AR-ming" /fɔɹˈɑɹmɪŋ/; UK say "faw-RAH-ming" /fɔːɹˈɑːmɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of forearm. — present participle and gerund of forearm
   - Simple: Present participle of forearm. Use it for getting ready ahead of time against a danger.
   - _Forearming themselves with maps and supplies, the climbers set out before dawn._
   - _The general believed that forearming the garrison would deter any surprise assault._

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