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Meaning of ARSENAL

Pronunciation:  'ârsunl

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a place where arms are manufactured
  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]  all the weapons and equipment that a country has
 

ARSENAL is a 7 letter word that starts with A.

 

 Synonyms: armory, armoury
 
 See Also: armament, foundry, metalworks, military installation

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Ar"se*nal\, n. [Sp. & F. arsenal arsenal, dockyard, or
It. arzanale, arsenale (cf. It. & darsena dock); all fr. Ar.
d[=a]r?in[=a]'a house of industry or fabrication; d[=a]r
house + ?in[=a] art, industry.]
A public establishment for the storage, or for the
manufacture and storage, of arms and all military equipments,
whether for land or naval service.
 
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