ARMING
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of ARMING
To take by the arm; to take up in one's arms.
To supply with armour or (later especially) weapons.
"The king armed his knights with swords and shields."
To prepare a tool or a weapon for action; to activate.
"Remember to arm the alarm system before leaving for work."
To cover or furnish with a plate, or with whatever will add strength, force, security, or efficiency.
"to arm the hit of a sword; to arm a hook in angling"
A piece of tallow or soap put in the cavity and over the bottom of a sounding lead to pick up samples of the bottom of the sea.
The act of supplying with arms and ammunition in preparation of a conflict
(chiefly in the plural) One of the red dress cloths formerly hung fore and aft outside of a ship's upper works on holidays.
Examples of ARMING in a Sentence
- "The king armed his knights with swords and shields."
- "Remember to arm the alarm system before leaving for work."
- "to arm the hit of a sword; to arm a hook in angling"
Word Details
Is ARMING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ARMING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ARMING uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ARMING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | r | m | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ARMING
72 words from the letters in ARMING
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How to Use ARMING in Word Games
ARMING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, ARMING is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ARMING to find 72 additional valid words.