armory

Military storage facility

An armory is a place where weapons and military equipment are stored.

In the United States, armories also serve as headquarters and training facilities for National Guard units, often doubling as civic buildings for public events: The craft fair was held at the old armory.

The word extends to any collection of resources: a whole armory of legal tactics.

weapons

swords

Edged fighting weapons

  • riflesLong-barreled shoulder firearms
  • pistolsSmall one-handed firearms
  • daggersShort double-edged blades

muskets · bayonets · spears · halberds · crossbows · cannons · longbows · flintlocks · claymores · scimitars

building

depot

Vehicle storage facility

storehouse · magazine · bunker · stronghold · garrison · barracks · fortress · citadel · keep · tower

armor

plate

Flat dish for food

breastplate · gauntlet · greaves · helm · helmet · pauldron · gorget · bracers · shield · buckler

heraldry

crest

Highest point or tuft

emblem · insignia · charge · tincture · motto · quartering · supporter · mantling · achievement · device

Categories
Opposites
weapons vs. peaceful purposes

armorysanctuary

Protected sacred space

hospital · church · temple · library · community center

military supply vs. military housing

armorybarracks

Soldiers' residential building

billet · quarters · dormitory · mess hall · infirmary

weapons vs. peacekeeping/healing

armoryhospital

Medical treatment facility

infirmary · clinic · healing center · aid station · peace mission

Family

armorer, armorers, armoury, armories, armouries

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG