Associations to the word «Arming»

Wiktionary

ARMING, verb. Present participle of arm
ARMING, noun. (nautical) A piece of tallow or soap put in the cavity and over the bottom of a sounding lead to pick up samples of the bottom of the sea.
ARMING, noun. The act of supplying with arms and ammunition in preparation of a conflict
ARMING, noun. (nautical) (chiefly in the plural) One of the red dress cloths formerly hung fore and aft outside of a ship's upper works on holidays.
ARMING PRESS, noun. A bookbinder's press for stamping titles and designs on the covers of books.
ARMING PRESSES, noun. Plural of arming press
ARMING SWORD, noun. (historical) A sword seen as a being a part of someone's set of arms or military accoutrements; a warrior's regimental or official sword.
ARMING SWORDS, noun. Plural of arming sword

Dictionary definition

ARMING, noun. The act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war.

Wise words

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