1. (verb) prepare oneself for a military confrontation

• arm
• build up
• fortify

2. (verb) put a girdle on or around

• girdle

3. (verb) bind with something round or circular

• encircle

1. (verb) put a girdle on or around

• border
• environ
• ring
• skirt
• surround

2. (verb) bind with something round or circular

• bind

1. (verb) prepare oneself for a military confrontation

• forearm
• re-arm
• rearm

2. (verb) bind with something round or circular

• hoop

1. (verb) prepare oneself for a military confrontation

• arm
• weapon
• weapon system
• armament
• arming
• equipping
• armor
• armour
• fort
• garrison
• fortification

2. (verb) put a girdle on or around

• corset
• girdle
• stays

1. (verb) prepare oneself for a military confrontation

• demilitarise
• demilitarize
• disarm