Arming
/ˈɑːrmɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo provide (someone or something) with weapons.
/ˈɑːrmɪŋ/
To equip with weapons
The rebels were arming themselves for a final stand.
💡 Simply: Giving weapons to someone or something.
More Examples
The government is arming its forces with new technology.
How It's Used
"The soldiers were arming themselves before the battle."
"The country is arming itself against potential threats."
The process of providing weapons.
/ˈɑːrmɪŋ/
The act of equipping with weapons
The arming of the militia caused widespread concern.
💡 Simply: The process of giving someone weapons.
How It's Used
"The arming of the troops took several hours."
From the verb "arm", ultimately from Old English "earm" meaning "arm, shoulder, branch". The -ing suffix indicates the present participle.
Historically, 'arming' has been predominantly used in contexts of warfare and military preparation.
Memory tip
Think of equipping an 'army' with weapons.