rearm

English

Alternative forms

  • re-arm

Etymology

From re- +‎ arm.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɹiːˈɑː(ɹ)m/
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  • Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)m
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Verb

rearm (third-person singular simple present rearms, present participle rearming, simple past and past participle rearmed)

  1. To replace or restore the weapons or arms of a previously defeated, or disarmed army, country, person or other body.
  2. To arm, or prepare for use, again.

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