arming
Britishnoun
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the act of taking arms or providing with arms
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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
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And so while the school may have had to lower expectations for some, it is still creating a family for them and arming them with the skills and habits they need for a successful life.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers this month proposed arming a new agency with $2.5 billion to support domestic supply chains for rare earths and other critical materials, including through recycling.
The Austrian defended his players for their poor run as he put the blame on his superiors for not arming him with a stronger squad.
From Barron's
But arming the guards or putting up barriers might discourage visitors, Massi said.
Claros said he supports more drastic measures, including arming park rangers.
From Los Angeles Times
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