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arming
Arming (noun) means the act of equipping oneself or others with weapons or armour in preparation for conflict. Example: “The kingdom's arming of its border troops alarmed its neighbours.”
noun
1
The act of equipping oneself or others with weapons or armour in preparation for conflict.
"The kingdom's arming of its border troops alarmed its neighbours."
2
The act of preparing a device, weapon, or system for use.
"Arming the alarm takes just a few seconds from the keypad."
How to use arming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of equipping with weapons, or of activating/preparing a device or system.
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Etymology
From Middle English armyng, the -ing form of arm.
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What does “arming” mean?
The word “arming” means the act of equipping oneself or others with weapons or armour in preparation for conflict. In plain terms, the act of equipping with weapons, or of activating/preparing a device or system.
How do you use “arming” in a sentence?
Here is “arming” used in a sentence: “The kingdom's arming of its border troops alarmed its neighbours.”
What part of speech is “arming”?
“Arming” is a noun.
Where does the word “arming” come from?
The word “arming” comes from Middle English. From Middle English armyng, the -ing form of arm.
Is “arming” a common word?
“Arming” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “arming” have?
“Arming” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of equipping oneself or others with weapons or armour in preparation for conflict.
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