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armories

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/ˈɑːrməriz/ · ar-mo-ries

A place where weapons and military equipment are stored.

Meanings

nounformal

A place where weapons and military equipment are stored.

ایک جگہ جہاں ہتھیار اور فوجی سامان رکھا جاتا ہے۔

اسلحہ خانہ

asliha khana

Synonyms

armoryarsenaldepotہتھیار خانہذخیرہفوجی گودام

Antonyms

disarmamentpeaceneutralityنَزع اسلحہامنبےطرفی

Common Collocations

  • military armory
  • state armories
  • local armories

Example Sentences

The soldiers inspected the armories for any missing equipment.

سکڑوں نے کسی بھی غائب سامان کے لیے اسلحہ خانوں کا معائنہ کیا۔

Sipaah ne kisi bhi ghayab samaan ke liye asliha khanon ka muaina kiya.

The city's armory was filled with weapons from many different countries.

شہر کا اسلحہ خانہ مختلف ممالک کے ہتھیاروں سے بھرا ہوا تھا۔

Sheher ka asliha khana mukhtalif mulkon ke hithyaron se bhara hua tha.

During the war, the armories were essential for supply.

جنگ کے دوران، اسلحہ خانوں کی فراہم کی بنیادی ضرورت تھی۔

Jang ke dauran, asliha khanon ki faraham ki buniyadi zaroorat thi.

Easily Confused With

armory:An armory typically refers to a single facility, while armories is the plural form, referring to multiple such facilities.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a stronghold filled with arms.

Imagine a fortified building with weapons displayed prominently.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "armorium" — a place for weapons

First known use: 14th century

The word has evolved from its Latin roots, originally referring to storehouses for arms and armaments, used chiefly in military contexts.