stockpiles

Meanings

• noun

  A large store or supply of something, especially one that is kept in a central place for distribution.

  - "The government has stockpiles of emergency food and water."
  - "The company has a large stockpile of raw materials for manufacturing."

• verb

  To accumulate or gather a large quantity of something, especially for future use.

  - "The army stockpiled weapons in preparation for war."
  - "Farmers stockpiled grain to sell at a higher price during a food shortage."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stockpiles
piles , smiles , wiles

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Variants

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stockpile , stockpiled , stockpiler , stockpilers , stockpiles , stockpiling

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Etymology

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The term 'stockpile' comes from the Old English word 'stoc' meaning 'log' or 'post' and 'pil' meaning 'pile'. The term was originally used to describe a pile of wood or other resources for future use.

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Trivia

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1. The largest known stockpile of gold is believed to be the Federal Reserve's gold reserve, which holds over 8,000 metric tons.

2. During World War II, the United States stockpiled over 60,000 tons of rubber to ensure a steady supply for the military.

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Related Concepts

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1. warehouse: A large building for storing and distributing goods.

2. inventory: A list of all the goods that a business has in stock.

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Culture

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Stockpiles have been a significant part of human history, particularly during times of war and economic instability. They have been depicted in literature, art, and music as symbols of power, wealth, and survival.

How to Memorize "stockpiles"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large pile of resources, such as food, water, or raw materials.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stockpile' with the idea of a large supply or store.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym STOCKPILE: 'S' for Supply, 'T' for Transfer, 'O' for Order, 'C' for Control, 'K' for Keep, 'P' for Protect, 'I' for Inventory, and 'L' for Locate.

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