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Arsenal - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

An arsenal is a collection of weapons and military equipment, or a place where such items are stored. It can also refer to a wide range of resources or tools available for use.

arsenal

/ˈɑːrsənəl/ /ˈɑːsənəl/

Definition:

A collection of weapons or a place where weapons are stored; also refers to resources or tools available for use.

Synonyms:

armory, stockpile, cache, repository

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

scarcity, lack, deficiency

Common Collocations:

military arsenal, nuclear arsenal, vast arsenal, formidable arsenal, personal arsenal

Derivatives:

arsenals (plural), arsenaled (verb)

Usage Tips:

Use "arsenal" metaphorically for non-weapon resources (e.g., "an arsenal of skills"). Avoid overuse in non-military contexts.

Common Phrases:

"arsenal of democracy, " "whole arsenal, " "arsenal of tricks"

Etymology:

From Italian "arsenale," via Arabic "dār aṣ-ṣināʿa" (house of manufacture), ultimately from Greek "téchne" (art).

Examples:

  • 1. The team built an impressive arsenal of strategies for the competition.
  • 2. The museum displayed an ancient arsenal of swords and shields.
  • 3. She relied on her mental arsenal to solve the puzzle quickly.
  • 4. The country’s nuclear arsenal is closely monitored by international agencies.

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