gearandarms

noun

UK /ˌɡɪər ənd ˈɑːmz/

US /ˌɡɪr ənd ˈɑːrmz/

Gear and arms means the special tools and weapons a person needs for a job or a fight.

The soldiers packed their gear and arms before the long march.

SYNONYMS

equipment and weapons kit and weaponry supplies and arms outfit and armaments

RELATED WORDS

armory battle gear military kit weaponry equipment

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The tools and weapons carried by a soldier or fighter.

Each knight checked his gear and arms before the tournament.

3. The equipment and weapons belonging to a group or army.

The castle stored the gear and arms of the whole garrison.

4. The personal belongings and protective items used for a dangerous task.

The explorers gathered their gear and arms for the jungle trip.