arsenal
word
Definition
A place where weapons and military equipment are stored or made; also, a collection of resources, skills, or tools that can be used to achieve something.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used in military contexts for a place with weapons, but often used metaphorically for a set of useful skills or tools ('an arsenal of ideas'). Commonly paired with terms like 'nuclear arsenal' or 'arsenal of tools'. In informal speech, 'arsenal' can describe any impressive collection.
Example Sentences
The army kept its arsenal in a secure building.
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The country increased its nuclear arsenal.
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The police seized a large arsenal of illegal guns.
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She brought an arsenal of snacks to the movie night.
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A good teacher has an arsenal of creative ideas.
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With his arsenal of tools, he could fix anything.
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