'Equipping' definitions:

Definition of 'equipping'

From: WordNet
noun
The act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war [syn: arming, armament, equipping] [ant: disarmament, disarming]

Definition of 'Equipping'

From: GCIDE
  • Equip \E*quip"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Equipped; p. pr. & vb. n. Equipping.] [F. ['e]quiper to supply, fit out, orig. said of a ship, OF. esquiper to embark; of German origin; cf. OHG. scif, G. schiff, Icel. skip, AS. scip. See Ship.]
  • 1. To furnish for service, or against a need or exigency; to fit out; to supply with whatever is necessary to efficient action in any way; to provide with arms or an armament, stores, munitions, rigging, etc.; -- said esp. of ships and of troops. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • Gave orders for equipping a considerable fleet. --Ludlow. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To dress up; to array; accouter. [1913 Webster]
  • The country are led astray in following the town, and equipped in a ridiculous habit, when they fancy themselves in the height of the mode. --Addison. [1913 Webster]