(1):

(n.) A piece of tallow placed in a cavity at the lower end of a sounding lead, to bring up the sand, shells, etc., of the sea bottom.

(2):

(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Arm

(3):

(n.) Red dress cloths formerly hung fore and aft outside of a ship's upper works on holidays.

(4):

(n.) The act of furnishing with, or taking, arms.