1. plural of arming; the act or process of equipping with weapons or armor
Usage: usually used in historical or military contexts
2. plural of arming; protective coverings or reinforcements applied to parts of a structure or object
Usage: technical or specialized usage

Examples

• The armings of the soldiers took several hours before the battle.
• Medieval armings included helmets, breastplates, and gauntlets.
• The ship's armings were reinforced with steel plating.
• Historical records detail the armings of knights during the Crusades.
• The fortress required extensive armings to withstand siege warfare.