I . n.
1.
Anterior limb, anterior member.
2.
Branch, bough, limb, projection, projecting part.
3.
Inlet ( of the sea ), estuary, firth, frith, fiord, cove, creek.
4.
Power, might, strength, puissance.
5.
( Mil. ) Branch of the service ( as artillery or cavalry ).
6.
Weapon, instrument of warfare.
II . v. a.
1.
Equip, array, furnish, provide, or supply with ~s.
2.
Fortify, put in a state of defence.
3.
Cover, protect, clothe, guard, strengthen.
4.
Prepare, fit up, make ready.
III . v. n.
Take ~s, be fitted or provided with ~s, make warlike preparations, gather an ~y, collect munitions of war.