arming

/ ˈɑːmɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of taking arms or providing with arms
2. nautical a greasy substance, such as tallow, packed into the recess at the bottom of a sounding lead to pick up samples of sand, gravel, etc, from the bottom

Example Sentences

“It would be rash to say I can end impunity alone,” he remarks diplomatically about a conflict in which rival regional powers have been arming and assisting the warring parties.

From BBC

In other words, arming Western adversaries to strike Western targets abroad is something Moscow has been considering.

From BBC

In Guanajuato state, the explosion of two car bombs highlighted the escalation of cartel warfare, with some criminal groups now arming themselves with grenade launchers and drones rigged with explosives.

From Los Angeles Times

The Middle Eastern country denies allegations that it has been arming the RSF - though the UN says there is credible evidence.

From BBC

“In our view the respondent’s actions in arming himself with a knife and inflicting multiple stab wounds cannot simply be explained as a drug rendezvous gone wrong,” she said.

From BBC

Related Words

• fortify
• load
• mobilize
• prepare
• protect
• provide
• strengthen
• supply