1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Arm.

2. (n.) The act of furnishing with, or taking, arms.

3. (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.

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