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stockpile
[ stok-pahyl ]
noun
- a supply of material, as a pile of gravel in road maintenance.
- a large supply of some metal, chemical, food, etc., gathered and held in reserve for use during a shortage or during a period of higher prices.
- a quantity, as of munitions or weapons, accumulated for possible future use.
verb (used with object)
- to accumulate (material, goods, or the like) for future use; put or store in a stockpile.
verb (used without object)
- to accumulate in a stockpile.
stockpile
/ ˈɒˌ貹ɪ /
verb
- to acquire and store a large quantity of (something)
noun
- a large store or supply accumulated for future use
Derived Forms
- ˈٴdzˌ辱, noun
Other Word Forms
- ٴdzpe noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of stockpile1
Example Sentences
In his Arizona home, a secret fireplace door opens when the James Bond theme is played on a piano nearby; another hidden compartment hides a stockpile of medication and nonperishables.
The fundamental issue is that even if Australia stockpiles more critical minerals, the refining process of rare earths will still largely be controlled by China.
But just because Hortiz signed proven veterans in free agency doesn’t mean he won’t stockpile more talent at the same positions through the draft.
It has now stockpiled enough highly-enriched uranium to make several bombs if it chose to do so - something it says it would never do.
While Trump has disavowed any desire for Canada's lumber, energy stockpiles or manufactured products, in February Trudeau reportedly told a closed-door meeting of Canadian business and labour leaders that he saw it differently.
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