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Definition of arming - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
task preparationthe act of equipping with necessary tools or knowledge
- The arming of the team with new skills was essential.
2.
military preparationact of equipping with weapons
- The arming of the troops was completed before dawn..
3.
maritimeDated substance in a sounding lead to collect samplesDated
- The arming was packed into the lead for sampling.
Adjective
militaryRare equipped with weapons or armorRare
- The arming soldiers were ready for battle.
Images of arming
substance in a sounding lead to collect samples
Origin of arming
Old French, armer (to equip with weapons)
Terms with arming included in their meaning
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arming
object designed or easily used to kill someone in an attack
emergency preparation
person preparing for emergencies, sometimes by arming themselves
military
act of arming with nuclear weapons
Examples of arming in a sentence
Proper arming is crucial for the mission's success. The arming of the rebels took several weeks. Arming the militia was a strategic move. The sailor checked the arming for sediment samples. Arming was used to gather seabed material for analysis. The arming knights prepared for the joust.
The arming guards stood at the castle gates.
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- French:équipement, armé, ...
- German:Ausrüstung, bewaffnet, ...
- Italian:armamento, armato, ...
- Spanish:preparación, armado, ...
- Portuguese:preparação, armado, ...
- Chinese:装备, 武装的, ...
- Japanese:装備, 武装した, ...
- Arabic:تَجْهِيز, مسلح, ...
- Hebrew:חִמּוּשׁ, חָמוּשׁ, ...
- Russian:вооружение, вооружённый, ...
- Ukrainian:озброєння, озброєний, ...
- Hindi:सशक्तिकरण, सशस्त्र, ...
Definition of arm - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalupper limb of the human body
- He broke his arm during the fall.
2.
objectslong narrow part extending from an object
- The crane's arm lifted the heavy load.
3.
businesssection of an organization
- The charity's arm in Africa is growing.
4.
clothingpart of clothing covering the arm
- The jacket's arm was too tight.
5.
weaponsweapons, especially firearms
- The soldiers were ordered to lay down their arms.
6.
geographyRare bay or inlet off a main body of waterRare
- The boat sailed into the arm of the lake.
7.
animalRare limb of an invertebrate animalRare
- The octopus used its arm to grab food.
8.
biologyTECH. part of a chromosomeTECH.
- The gene is located on the short arm of the chromosome.
Verb
1.
prepare mentallyprepare or strengthen for a challenge or confrontation
- She armed herself with patience for the long meeting ahead..
2.
toolsprovide necessary tools or resources for a task
- She armed herself with knowledge before the exam.
3.
militaryequip with weapons for defense or attack
- The soldiers were armed with rifles.
4.
activationprepare a device or system for operation
- He armed the security system before leaving.
5.
warintr. take up weapons for self-defense or combatintr.
- The villagers armed themselves against the invaders.
Images of arm
upper limb of the human body 
weapons, especially firearms 
bay or inlet off a main body of water
Expressions with arm
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distance about equal to a person's normal reach
Keep the fragile items at arm's length.
temporary loss of sensation in the arm from a blow
After the punch, he felt a dead arm.
influence or power that extends far
The long arm of the law caught up with him.
prepare with necessary tools or resources
We need to arm up with information before the meeting.
close enough to touch or grab
The remote control was within arm's reach on the table.
very high price for something, often in costs or payments
The new phone cost an arm and a leg.
keeping a safe distance from something
He kept the dog at arm's length.
feel so eager for something you would give up a lot
I'd give my right arm to meet her.
persuade someone to do something they resist
She had to bend his arm to get him to join.
the power or authority of the legal system
No one can escape the arm of the law.
be willing to sacrifice a lot
I’d give your right arm to land that job, wouldn’t you?
be accompanied by someone in a public place
He had a famous actress on his arm at the party.
very lengthy or extensive
The queue outside the stadium was long as his arm.
walking or moving while holding someone's arm
She arrived on his arm at the party.
stimulus or boost in energy or morale
The team's victory was a shot in the arm for the fans.
speak to someone for a very long time
She could talk my arm off about her travels.
persuade or pressure someone to do something
She had to twist his arm to get him to join.
prepare thoroughly for a challenge
She armed herself to the teeth for the final exam.
boost or stimulus for improvement
The new project was a bullet in the arm for the team.
narrow sea passage reaching into the land
The arm of the sea provided a sheltered harbor.
reject or ignore someone deliberately
She gave him the stiff arm at the party.
area easily reached by extending an arm
The remote control is within arm's reach.
the arm on the right side of the body
He injured his right arm during the game.
held between the arm and the side
She carried the book under her arm.
Origin of arm
Old English, earm (limb)
Examples of arm in a sentence
The doctor examined his arm for any signs of injury. The robot's arm reached out to grab the tool. The wind turbine's arm rotated slowly in the breeze. The company's research arm developed the new technology. The publishing arm of the organization released a new book. One arm of my sweater has a loose seam.
She patched the torn arm of the coat. The rebels were caught smuggling arms across the border. He was arrested for illegal arms trading. The arm of the sea was calm. Fishermen gathered at the arm of the river. A starfish can regrow an arm. The sea star lifted an arm from the sand. Researchers studied the long arm of the chromosome. Mutations were found on the arm of the chromosome. He armed himself with knowledge before the debate. They armed themselves with courage for the journey. The team was armed with the latest software. They armed the volunteers with essential supplies. The rebels armed themselves for the upcoming battle. The country decided to arm its navy with new technology. She armed the bomb with a steady hand. The technician armed the system remotely. The rebels armed before the battle. Citizens armed themselves when the city was attacked.
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- French:bras, s'armer, ...
- German:Arm, wappnen, ...
- Italian:braccio, prepararsi, ...
- Spanish:extremidad superior, fortalecerse, ...
- Portuguese:braço, munir, ...
- Chinese:手臂, 做好心理准备, ...
- Japanese:腕, 準備する, ...
- Arabic:ذِرَاع, تَسَلَّحَ, ...
- Hebrew:זְרוֹעַ, לְהִתְכּוֹנֵן, ...
- Russian:рука, вооружаться, ...
- Ukrainian:рука, озброюватися, ...
- Hindi:बाँह, तैयार करना, ...
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