weaponry
word
Definition
All the weapons used by a particular group, country, or in a particular place; the collection or system of weapons.
Usage & Nuances
Usually uncountable and formal; often used in military, technical, or historical contexts. Refers to both modern and historical collections of weapons. Compare with 'weapon' (one item) and 'arsenal' (can mean storage place as well as collection).
Spanish: arsenal - armamentoPortuguese (BR): armamentos - arsenalPortuguese (PT): armamento - arsenalChinese (Simplified): 武器装备 - 武器库Chinese (Traditional): 武器裝備 - 武器庫Hindi: शस्त्रागार - हथियारArabic: ترسانة - أسلحةBengali: অস্ত্রসম্ভার - অস্ত্রশস্ত্রRussian: вооружение - оружие (коллекция)Japanese: 武器類 - 兵器Vietnamese: vũ khí - kho vũ khíKorean: 무기류 - 무기체계Turkish: silahlar - silah sistemiUrdu: اسلحہ جات - ہتھیاروں کا مجموعہIndonesian: persenjataan - sistem senjata
Example Sentences
The country invested in new weaponry to strengthen its army.
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Ancient weaponry included swords, bows, and spears.
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The museum displays medieval weaponry.
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Advances in modern weaponry have changed how wars are fought.
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He studies the evolution of weaponry over centuries.
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The movie features impressive futuristic weaponry.
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