Antonyms for equipping

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ih-kwip

Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈkwɪp

Definition of equipping

Origin : 1520s, from Middle French équiper "to fit out," from Old French esquiper "fit out a ship" (12c.), probably from Old Norse skipa "fit out a ship," from skip "ship" (see ship (n.)). Related: Equipped; equipping. Spanish and Portuguese esquipar are from French.

verb make ready with supplies

Example sentences :

There he inveigled Isabella into equipping an expedition for him to discover America.
Extract from : « Who Was Who: 5000 B. C. to Date » by Anonymous

It appointed a Committee of Safety, which should prepare for equipping and raising an army.
Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French

They were equipping it with a sunshade and curious shields like wings.
Extract from : « Sand Doom » by William Fitzgerald Jenkins

Morey was gathering a small library and equipping a chemistry laboratory.
Extract from : « Islands of Space » by John W Campbell

But we'll guard against the possibility by equipping our ships against it.
Extract from : « The Black Star Passes » by John W Campbell

There was always difficulty about equipping cavalry, especially in the North.
Extract from : « Washington and his Comrades in Arms » by George Wrong

Of course provision for arming, equipping, etc., must be made.
Extract from : « The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Five » by Abraham Lincoln

And how in this generation is he equipping himself for the future?
Extract from : « The Complete Essays of C. D. Warner » by Charles Dudley Warner

As for your other remarks, what good is equipping just one person?
Extract from : « The Planet Strappers » by Raymond Zinke Gallun

“This is a new gun with which we are equipping our agents,” explained Edgar.
Extract from : « Agent Nine Solves His First Case » by Graham M. Dean

Synonyms for equipping

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