stockpile
/ˈstɑkˌpaɪl/
verb
- To collect and store a large supply of something for future use, often in anticipation of a shortage or emergency.
- People began to stockpile bottled water before the hurricane arrived.
- The company decided to stockpile raw materials to avoid production delays.
- Some animals stockpile food in their burrows to survive the winter.
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noun
- A large supply of something that is kept for future use, especially in case of an emergency or shortage.
- The government built a stockpile of medical supplies in case of a pandemic.
- The country has a large stockpile of oil to protect against price increases.
- Our family keeps a stockpile of canned food and water for emergencies.
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