English Explanatory Dictionary

rearm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  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.

Pronunciation

/ˌɹiːˈɑː(ɹ)m/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rearm.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-rearm.wav

Word forms

rearm rearms rearming rearmed re-arm

Etymology

From re- + arm.

Derived words

rearmament
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