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arming

/ˈɑːmɪŋ/

/ˈɑrmɪŋ/

armingnoun

armings

Translations

armement

The arming of the troops was completed before the mission began.

L'armement des troupes a été achevé avant le début de la mission.

Definitions

The act of supplying or equipping with weapons or arms.

The arming of the troops was completed before the mission began.

The process of activating or preparing a weapon, explosive, or system so that it is ready for operation.

Arming of the warhead occurs only after the missile is launched.

Synonyms

arminggerund / present participle

/ˈɑː.mɪŋ/

/ˈɑr.mɪŋ/

Used attributively for switches, fuses, mechanisms, etc., concerned with making weapons or devices ready to fire or operate.

Translations

d'armement

The missile includes an arming switch that engages after launch.

Le missile comporte un commutateur d'armement qui s'enclenche après le lancement.

Definitions

Relating to or used in making a weapon, device, or system ready for use; serving to arm.

The missile includes an arming switch that engages after launch.

Synonyms

gearing up

armnoun

Definitions

A limb of the human body extending from the shoulder to the hand.

She raised her arm to wave goodbye.

A part of a machine or structure that is similar to or functions like a human arm.

The robot's arm moved with precision to assemble the parts.

A branch or division of an organization or group.

The charity has an educational arm that focuses on literacy programs.

arms (plural): weapons; armaments, especially firearms

The soldiers were equipped with the latest arms for the mission.

A narrow extension or inlet of water projecting from a larger body such as a sea, lake, or river.

We paddled down a calm arm of the lake before turning back.

The side part of a chair, sofa, or similar piece of furniture designed to support the sitter's arm

He rested his elbow on the arm of the chair while reading.

armverb

arming

ing-form

armed

Past Simple

armed

Past Participle

arming

ing-form

/ɑːm/

/ɑrm/

Translations

armerEmploi militaire ou technique.

The government decided to arm the troops with the latest technology.

Le gouvernement a décidé d’armer les troupes avec les dernières technologies.

Additional translations

armerSens réfléchi : se préparer à une confrontation ou à un défi.

Definitions

To supply or equip with weapons or arms.

The government decided to arm the troops with the latest technology.

To prepare oneself for a confrontation or challenge.

She armed herself with knowledge before entering the debate.

To set or prepare (a bomb, device, or system) so that it is ready to operate

She armed the security system before leaving the house.

Synonyms

armadjective

Definitions

Relating to, situated on, or intended for the arm.

He wore a special brace for arm support during training.