stockpile
A supply of something kept for future use, specifically in case the cost of the item…A supply (especially a large one) of something kept for future use, specifically in case the cost of the item increases or if there a shortage.
» You should stockpile necessary supplies in case of a big earthquake.
Du solltest dir einen Vorrat an notwendigen Dingen zulegen, um für ein großes Erdbeben gewappnet zu sein. — pne
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3 senses(also, figuratively)A supply (especially a large one) of something kept for future use, specifically in case the cost of the item increases or if there a shortage.
Lager, Lagerhalde, Vorrat
резе́рвrezérv, запа́сzapás
something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
A supply (especially a large one) of something kept for future use, specifically in case the cost of the item increases or if there a shortage.
(also, figuratively, specifically)A supply of nuclear weapons kept by a country; a nuclear stockpile.
(also, figuratively)A pile of coal or ore heaped up on the ground after it has been mined.
шта́бельštábelʹ
Examples
10 sentencesYou should stockpile necessary supplies in case of a big earthquake.
deDu solltest dir einen Vorrat an notwendigen Dingen zulegen, um für ein großes Erdbeben gewappnet zu sein. — pne
People are stockpiling food.
Did you stockpile food and water?
Tom says that it is wise to stockpile some food in case of emergency.
We need to stockpile supplies.
Translations
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Origin
The noun is derived from stock (“supply of anything ready for use”) + pile (“mass of thingThe noun is derived from stock (“supply of anything ready for use”) + pile (“mass of things heaped together”). The verb is derived from the noun.
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Forms
plural: stockpiles| Singular | stockpile |
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