Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Arming.
Arming - as a noun
The act of equipping with weapons in preparation for war
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
armament12equipping23Hypernyms (Closely Related)
militarisation16militarization25mobilisation16mobilization25Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disarming13Arming - as a verb
To take by the arm; to take up in one's arms.
To supply with armour or (later especially) weapons.
Example: "The king armed his knights with swords and shields."
To prepare a tool or a weapon for action; to activate.
Example: "Remember to arm the alarm system before leaving for work."
To cover or furnish with a plate, or with whatever will add strength, force, security, or efficiency.
Example: "To arm the hit of a sword; to arm a hook in angling"
To furnish with means of defence; to prepare for resistance; to fortify, in a moral sense.
To take up weapons; to arm oneself.
To fit (a magnet) with an armature.
Example Sentences
"The soldier is arming himself with a rifle."
"The police are arming themselves with riot shields."
"The rebels are arming themselves with weapons."
"She is arming herself with knowledge to face the challenges."
"The security guard is arming the alarm system before leaving."
Word Game Points
Is ARMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, arming is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ARMING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is ARMING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, arming is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordARMING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is ARMING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, arming is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordARMING has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
