a greasy substance, such as tallow, packed into the recess at the bottom of a sounding lead to pick up samples of sand, gravel, etc, from the bottom
Examples of 'arming' in a sentence
arming
Options could include arming the rebels and the establishment of a humanitarian corridor to protect civilians.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It is likely that arming the rebels with heavier weapons will have been discussed.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Only 17 per cent support arming the rebels.
The Sun (2011)
What's to be gained from arming the rebels?
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
There has been much talk of arming the rebels, but there is no need.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Yesterday US news channels were asking whether pastors should consider arming themselves.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He said: 'We are not considering arming the opposition forces.
The Sun (2011)
The possibility of arming the rebels was not raised in Cabinet, he added.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
No10 said that arming the rebels was still a possibility, but MPs would decide.
The Sun (2013)
But the Prime Minister backed away from the idea of arming the rebels.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
All related terms of 'arming'
arm
Your arms are the two long parts of your body that are attached to your shoulders and that have your hands at the end.
stiff arm
to push away (an opponent ) with one's arm out straight
strong-arm
If you refer to someone's behaviour as strong-arm tactics or methods , you disapprove of it because it consists of using threats or force in order to achieve something.
to give sb the stiff arm
US → another name for stiff-arm
straight-arm
(of a tackle ) performed with the arm fully extended