The act of supplying (oneself or others) with armor and (now especially) arms and ammunition in preparation for a conflict; the act of providing with the means of defense and attack.

present participle of arm

plural of arming

(of two or more people) With arms linked together; with arms around each other's shoulder or waist. / (figuratively) In collusion, in concert (with someone).

Alternative form of arm in arm

(usually used in the plural) A weapon. / (in the plural) Heraldic bearings or insignia. / (in the plural, obsolete) War; hostilities; deeds or exploits of war.

(UK dialectal, chiefly Scotland) Poor; lacking in riches or wealth. / (UK dialectal, chiefly Scotland) To be pitied; pitiful; wretched.

The portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand. / (anatomy) The extended portion of the upper limb, from the shoulder to the elbow.

(transitive) To supply with armour or (later especially) weapons.

(obsolete) To take by the arm; to take up in one's arms.