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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 refer to places where weapons are stored, but context and specific use can vary.
- An armory is often a term used for a building specifically used for storage of arms and ammunition in a military or historical context.
- An arsenal tends to be a more general term that can imply a collection of weapons or a metaphorical collection of resources.
- Think of an armory as more closely linked to a specific and controlled military storage facility.
- Arsenal can also refer to a broader spectrum of weaponry and munitions, including a figurative sense of resources.
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