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Armory vs. Arsenal
Armory
/'ɑːmərɪ/Examples:
The knights gathered their weapons in the armory.The old building was transformed into a public armory.He found a rare sword hidden in the castle's armory.
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Arsenal
/ˈɑːsənəl/Examples:
The museum showcases an impressive medieval arsenal.An artist's arsenal includes brushes, paint, and inspiration.Her arsenal of arguments won the debate convincingly.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Both armory and arsenal are related to weapons, but think armory for personal or small scale, like a knight's armory for their armor and weapons.
- An arsenal often suggests a larger, organizational level of storage, like a military base storing weapons for an army.
- Remember: A for armory and armor, A for arsenal and army.
- Visualize an armory as a single room, while an arsenal is more like a warehouse or complex.
- An armory might be in a castle or fortification, while an arsenal could be in a city or military installation.
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