Meaning Of Arming

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Arm

n.

The act of furnishing with, or taking, arms.

n.

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.

n.

Red dress cloths formerly hung fore and aft outside of a ship's upper works on holidays.