arsenal  /ˈɑr sə nəl/ ? Meaning of "arsenal"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) all the weapons and equipment that a country has
  2. (n) a military structure where arms and ammunition and other military equipment are stored and training is given in the use of arms
  3. (n) a place where arms are manufactured

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Usage(s):

  1. As the big kill at Tay Ninh demonstrated, the arsenal of American weapons in Viet Nam is the deadliest ever developed for man-to-man combat.
  2. Every combat is even-sided and complex and can be waged in multiple ways, using an arsenal of long- and short-range weapons, plus grenades and hand-to-hand moves.
  3. The 10,000 arsenal workers, including highly skilled technicians skimmed from Hudson's other plants, will be handed over to Westinghouse.

Quotes

  1. "I am not good," Fàbregas said. "We have to wait for tomorrow, but I hope I can wear the Arsenal shirt again this season. I fear the worst, which is that I have broken something. I do not think it is going to be good news, but still I hope...
    on Mar 31, 2010 By: Cesc Fabregas Source: Times Online

  2. "Without any hesitation, Arsenal was my preferred club," said Chamakh, who hit 79 goals in eight years at Bordeaux. "We have many great players at Arsenal and I will be giving everything to help the team win trophies next season."
    on May 21, 2010 By: Marouane Chamakh Source: BBC Sport

  3. Adebayor added: "Yes, I am still under contract to Arsenal but it's up to the directors to satisfy my demands or I'll leave. If my good form of last season has increased my value, my employers have to take account of that."
    on Jun 29, 2008 By: Emmanuel Adebayor Source: InTheNews.co.uk

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