Carrying arms refers to the act of having or possessing weapons, tools, or instruments used for defense or offense. There are several synonyms for carrying arms, including bearing arms, holding arms, possessing arms, wielding arms, and carrying weapons. The use of these synonyms may depend on the context of the situation or the type of arms being carried. Other synonyms could also include armament, ammunition, firearms, or artillery. Each term has its own connotations and implications, but ultimately they all refer to the same basic concept of having weapons or tools on-hand for protection or aggression.