A making or preparation; the resulting workmanship or outfit. Often refers to the way something is made, arranged, or prepared (commonly read as 'こしらえ').
旅行の拵えは昨夜全部済ませておいた。
I finished all the travel preparations last night.
この刀の拵えは丁寧で、保存状態も良い。
The mounting/workmanship of this sword is careful, and its condition is also good.
手早く拵えた簡単な料理でも、味は悪くなかった。
Even the simple dish I quickly put together tasted fine.