Arm
Arm verb - Prepare oneself for a military confrontation.
Ready
Ready verb - To make ready in advance.
Usage example: we can ready the desserts for the party a day in advance
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Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- The case has long gone cold, and they're almost ready to give up hope, until the arm of Ruby's doll turns up in their letter box.
Source: Theatre / Ruby Moon -
Shen in League of Legends moves in this manner, complete with the index and middle finger of the front arm outstretched and the other arm behind his back, ready to throw blades.
Source: Ninja Run -
Blade Below the Shoulder: Tate's got a blade hidden and ready to use if his robotic arm is out of use.
Source: Manga / Yami No Aegis
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