plural arsenals
1
a
: a collection of weapons
the nation's nuclear arsenal [=the nuclear weapons that the nation has]
b
: a place where weapons are made or stored
The city is home to a federal arsenal.
2
: a group of things or people that are available to be used
The computer comes equipped with an arsenal [=battery, array] of features.
Doctors have a broad arsenal of medicines to choose from.
the team's arsenal of veteran players
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“Arsenal.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/arsenal. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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