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Noun: arsenal  aa(r)-s(u-)nul
  1. All the weapons and equipment that a country has
    - armory [US], armoury [Brit, Cdn]
     
  2. (military) A military structure where arms, ammunition, and other military equipment are stored and training is given in their use
    - armory [US], armoury [Brit, Cdn]
     
  3. A place where arms are manufactured
    - armory [US], armoury [Brit, Cdn]
     
  4. A supply of something available for future use
    "he brought back a large arsenal of Cuban cigars";
    - store, stock, fund

Derived forms: arsenals

Type of: accumulation, armament, foundery [archaic], foundry, metalworks, military installation

Encyclopedia: Arsenal, Venice