Definitions

1. verb

to give or provide an argument or a reason, to persuade

“She argued the case to the judge.”

2. noun

a reason or argument, an instance of arguing

“Her argument was sound and well-reasoned.”

3. noun

an instance of a dispute or quarrel

“The argument with her neighbor lasted for hours.”

4. noun

a part of a ship’s equipment, a spar

“The sail was hoisted on the arg.”