noun
arming
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.
Word Forms
armings plural
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Etymology
From Middle English armyng, the -ing form of arm.