arsenal

[ˈɑː(ɹ)snəl]
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An arsenal is a collection of weapons or tools, especially ones used for fighting.

Think about a big army getting ready for battle - they need guns, tanks, and other gear to fight effectively. An arsenal is like a huge storage room filled with all those things. It's also the place where soldiers can go to pick up their equipment before heading out into action. Some people might have a small personal arsenal at home, like a collection of self-defense tools or sports equipment.

Note: The word "arsenal" can sometimes be used figuratively, as in a person having an arsenal of arguments or ideas. In this case, it means they have many things to use against their opponents or for solving problems.

How common is "arsenal"?

Word arsenal is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • A military establishment for the storing, development, manufacturing, testing, or repairing of arms, ammunition, and other war materiel; an armoury.

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