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verb (used with object), e·quipped, e·quip·ping.
1.
to furnish or provide with whatever is needed for use or for any undertaking; fit out, as a ship or army: They spent several thousand dollars to equip their boat.
2.
to dress; array: He equipped himself in all his finery.
3.
to furnish with intellectual or emotional resources; prepare: Education and travel have equipped her to deal with all sorts of people.
Origin:
1515–25; < Middle French equiper, Old French esquiper to fit out, equip, probably < Old Norse skipa to put in order, arrange, man (a ship)
1515–25; < Middle French equiper, Old French esquiper to fit out, equip, probably < Old Norse skipa to put in order, arrange, man (a ship)
Related forms
e·quip·per, noun
o·ver·e·quipped, adjective
pre·e·quip, verb (used with object), pre·e·quipped, pre·e·quip·ping.
re·e·quip, verb (used with object), re·e·quipped, re·e·quip·ping.
un·e·quipped, adjective
EXPANDwell-e·quipped, adjective
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Equipped
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
Example Sentences
- Researchers have equipped yeast cells with semi-synthetic chromosomes.
- Anyone that can't get that concept isn't equipped to be in this debate.
- Equipped with the latest technology, experts set out two years ago to create a more perfect triceratops.
WordNet
| equipped | |
adjective | |
| 1. | provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate; "a well equipped playground"; "a ship equipped with every mechanical aid to navigation" [ant: unequipped] |
| 2. | provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority); "a furnished apartment"; "a completely furnished toolbox" [syn: furnished] [ant: unfurnished] |
| 3. | prepared with proper equipment; "equipped for service in the Arctic" |
| 4. | carrying weapons |
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