in the sea-language. A cross-bar shot, is said to be armed, when some rope-yarn or the like is rolled about the end of the iron-bar, which runs through the shot.

in heraldry, is used when the horns, feet, beak, or talons, of any beast or bird of prey, are of a different colour from the rest of their body.

ARMED-Ship, a vessel occasionally taken into the service of the government in time of war, and employed to guard some particular coast, or attend on a fleet. She is therefore armed and equipped in all respects like a ship of war, and commanded by an officer of the navy, who has the rank of master and commander. All ships of this sort are upon the establishment of the king's floops, having a lieutenant, master, purser, surgeon, &c.