01 n. The act of furnishing with, or taking, arms.
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1.
The act of furnishing with, or taking, arms.“The arming was now universal.” — Macaulay.
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2.
A piece of tallow placed in a cavity at the lower end of a sounding lead, to bring up the sand, shells, etc., of the sea bottom.(Naut.)
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3.
Red dress cloths formerly hung fore and aft outside of a ship's upper works on holidays.(Naut.)
Phrases & compounds
Arming press —
a press for stamping titles and designs on the covers of books.