Download the app
educalingo
Search
In 1940, President Roosevelt called on American industry to become the 'great arsenal of democracy.' Automotive manufacturers in Michigan responded and converted their assembly lines from cars to tanks and helped America win World War II.
Sander Levin

Meaning of "arsenal" in the English dictionary

Dictionary
DICTIONARY
section

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ARSENAL

From Italian arsenale dockyard, from the original Venetian arsenal dockyard and naval store, from Arabic dār sīn`ah, from dār house + sīn`ah manufacture.
info
Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp
section

PRONUNCIATION OF ARSENAL

arsenal  [ˈɑːsənəl] play
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ARSENAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Arsenal is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ARSENAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

arsenal

Arsenal

An arsenal is a place where arms and ammunition are made, maintained and repaired, stored, or issued, in any combination, whether privately or publicly owned. Arsenal and armoury or armory are mostly regarded as synonyms, although subtle differences in usage exist. Sub-armory is a place of temporary storage or carrying of weapons and ammunition, like any temporary Post or patrol vehicle which is only operational in certain times of the day.

Definition of arsenal in the English dictionary

The first definition of arsenal in the dictionary is a store for arms, ammunition, and other military items. Other definition of arsenal is a workshop or factory that produces munitions. Arsenal is also a store of anything regarded as weapons.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ARSENAL


additional
əˈdɪʃənəl
axonal
ˈæksənəl
constitutional
ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl
educational
ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃənəl
functional
ˈfʌŋkʃənəl
impersonal
ɪmˈpɜːsənəl
international
ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəl
interpersonal
ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənəl
intrapersonal
ˌɪntrəˈpɜːsənəl
national
ˈnæʃənəl
nonpersonal
ˌnɒnˈpɜːsənəl
optional
ˈɒpʃənəl
personal
ˈpɜːsənəl
professional
prəˈfɛʃənəl
superpersonal
ˈsuːpərˌpɜːsənəl
transpersonal
trænzˈpɜːsənəl
tripersonal
traɪˈpɜːsənəl
unipersonal
ˌjuːnɪˈpɜːsənəl
unisonal
juːˈnɪsənəl
up-close-and-personal
ˌʌpkləʊsəndˈpɜːsənəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ARSENAL

arse
arse about
arse licker
arse-licking
arsed
arsehole
arsenate
arseniate
arsenic
arsenic acid
arsenic poisoning
arsenic trioxide
arsenical
arsenide
arsenious
arsenite
arseno
arsenopyrite
arsenous
arses

WORDS THAT END LIKE ARSENAL

adrenal
Cardenal
crumenal
duodenal
epiphenomenal
gastroduodenal
genal
hymenal
interrenal
juvenal
lienal
lumenal
noumenal
penal
phenomenal
prerenal
renal
suprarenal
translumenal
venal

Synonyms and antonyms of arsenal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ARSENAL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «arsenal» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of arsenal

Translation of «arsenal» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR
online translator

TRANSLATION OF ARSENAL

Find out the translation of arsenal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of arsenal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «arsenal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

武器
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

arsenal
570 millions of speakers

English

arsenal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शस्त्रागार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الترسانة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

арсенал
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

arsenal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সহায়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

arsenal
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Senjata
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Arsenal
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

兵器
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

무기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Arsenal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kho vũ khí
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆயுதக்கிடங்கை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आर्सेनल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

cephanelik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

arsenale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

arsenal
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

арсенал
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

arsenal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οπλοστάσιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

arsenaal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

arsenal
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

arsenal
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of arsenal

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ARSENAL»

The term «arsenal» is very widely used and occupies the 8.169 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
0
100%
FREQUENCY
Very widely used
97
/100
The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «arsenal» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of arsenal
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «arsenal».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ARSENAL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «arsenal» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «arsenal» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about arsenal

EXAMPLES

10 QUOTES WITH «ARSENAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word arsenal.
1
Kris Carr
Whether you're reaching for one of your favorite cookbooks or just winging it, do your best to keep a well-stocked arsenal of healthy ingredients at your disposal. At the very least, you'll always be ready to whip up a green juice or smoothie.
2
Warren Christopher
This is a very important relationship we have with Russia, the relationship over the nuclear arsenal that they have obviously is important. They're a very powerful country.
3
Jonathan Evison
For me, an ideal novel is a dialogue between writer and reader, both a collaborative experience and an intimate exchange of emotions and ideas. The reader just might be the most powerful tool in a writer's arsenal.
4
David Gill
Arsenal are a great team. But we lifted the trophy eight times in 11 years.
5
William Greider
If you think about it, Washington's overwhelming power in the world is founded on death, the awesome arsenal for killing people.
6
Mark Helprin
Reason is a fine thing, but it is not the only thing available to a writer. It's just part of the arsenal of many things available to a storyteller. Revelation, for example.
7
William L. Jenkins
Often dismissed or underestimated by political opponents, President Reagan had the most valuable weapon in the political arsenal: a bond with the people.
8
Erik Larson
We, of course, have the power of hindsight in our arsenal, but people living in Berlin in that era didn't. What would that have been like as this darkness fell over Germany?
9
Sander Levin
In 1940, President Roosevelt called on American industry to become the 'great arsenal of democracy.' Automotive manufacturers in Michigan responded and converted their assembly lines from cars to tanks and helped America win World War II.
10
Herbert Marcuse
Obscenity is a moral concept in the verbal arsenal of the establishment, which abuses the term by applying it, not to expressions of its own morality but to those of another.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ARSENAL»

Discover the use of arsenal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to arsenal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Rootkit Arsenal: Escape and Evasion in the Dark Corners ...
This Book Covers More Topics, In Greater Depth, Than Any Other Currently Available.
Bill Blunden, 2013
2
Arsenal of Democracy: The Politics of National Security - ...
In Arsenal of Democracy, historian Julian E. Zelizer shows this to be demonstrably false: partisan fighting has always shaped American foreign policy and the issue of national security has always been part of our domestic conflicts.
Julian E. Zelizer, 2010
3
Shipbuilders of the Venetian Arsenal: Workers and Workplace ...
This is the social history of the men and women who helped maintain not only the city's dominion over the sea but also its stability and peace.
Robert C. Davis, 2009
4
Detroit's Wartime Industry: Arsenal of Democracy
Here is the pictorial story of one Detroiter's unique leadership in the miraculous speed Detroit's mass-production capacity was shifted to output of tanks, trucks, guns, and airplanes to support America's victory and of the struggles of ...
Michael W. R. Davis, 2007
5
Democracy's Arsenal: Creating a Twenty-first-century Defense ...
The author describes the transformations needed in government and industry to achieve a new, more effective system of national defense.
Jacques S. Gansler, 2011
6
The Rootkit Arsenal: Escape and Evasion
Adopting an approach that favors full disclosure, The Rootkit Arsenal presents the most accessible, timely, and complete coverage of rootkit technology. This book covers more topics, in greater depth, than any other currently available.
Bill Blunden, 2009
7
Becoming the Arsenal: The American Industrial Mobilization ...
This book discusses government and private sector roles in American economy.
Michael G. Carew, 2010
8
Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction 2: Build a Secret Agent Arsenal
From a mini-catapult in a breath-mint tin to milk-jug cap blow-dart wristwatches, this handbook details how to achieve clandestine ends practically and inexpensively.
John Austin, 2011
9
Watertown Arsenal
In 1988, the U.S. Base Realignment and Closure Commission announced the closure of the Army Materials Technology Laboratory in Watertown, the last remnant of the famous Watertown Arsenal, which served the country from shortly after the War ...
Alan R. Earls, 2007
10
Arsenal: Extraordinary Images of an Amazing Club
A timeless collection of pictures that captures every facet of London's most successful club. Exhaustively researched, this stunning pictorial guide is the ultimate nostalgia trip for every true Gunner
HAMLYN BOOKS, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ARSENAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term arsenal is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez could be the next Premier League …
Arsenal fans will hope Sanchez can continue to ride on a crest of the wave that's made him one of the top performers in world football. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Arsenal transfer news: Arsenal 'on alert to sign Mario Gotze after …
Arsenal are on alert to sign Mario Gotze after his agent slammed Bayern Munich for their treatment of the player. Gotze, who was strongly linked ... «Metro, Jul 15»
3
Arsenal transfer news and rumours: 'Gunners continue to be linked …
It is claimed that Juve have already identified a replacement for the Chile international and, if Arsenal can stump up a huge cash sum - thought ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
4
Aliko Dangote wants to buy Arsenal in order to boost Nigeria's …
Aliko Dangote, the Nigerian billionaire who recently declared an interest in buying Arsenal, has revealed the reasons behind his designs on the ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
5
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil must do better in the big games, claims …
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has urged Mesut Ozil to add consistency to his game ahead of the new Premier League season. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
6
Arsenal Transfer News: Latest on Gonzalo Higuain, Karim Benzema …
According to the latest rumours, Arsenal are seeking to strengthen up front and have identified some world-class targets to pursue this summer. «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
7
Arsenal Transfer News: £43m Higuain deal, Cabaye talks confirmed …
The Serie A giants were believed to be holding out for his £72million release clause, but are now ready to sell the Argentine international for ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
8
Breaking Down Arsenal's Pre-Season Friendly Opponents
In this piece, we provide some background information on each of Arsenal's preseason opponents, starting with the specially compiled ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
9
Arsenal Transfer News: Benzema update, Pedro talks open …
Arsenal are reportedly readying a bid for French international striker Karim Benzema, with boss Arsene Wenger desperate to sign him. «Daily Star, Jul 15»
10
Manchester United and Arsenal to do battle for Serbian starlet
And, according to Corriere dello Sport, United and Arsenal are tracking the 20-year-old's progress and could make a bid this summer. «talkSPORT.com, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Arsenal [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/arsenal>. May 2024 ».
Download the educalingo app
en
English dictionary
Discover all that is hidden in the words on
index
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z