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weapon
[ wep-uhn ]
noun
- any instrument or device for use in attack or defense in combat, fighting, or war, as a sword, rifle, or cannon.
- anything used against an opponent, adversary, or victim:
the deadly weapon of satire.
- Zoology. any part or organ serving for attack or defense, as claws, horns, teeth, or stings.
verb (used with object)
- to supply or equip with a weapon or weapons:
to weapon aircraft with heat-seeking missiles.
weapon
/ ˈwɛpən /
noun
- an object or instrument used in fighting
- anything that serves to outwit or get the better of an opponent
his power of speech was his best weapon
- any part of an animal that is used to defend itself, to attack prey, etc, such as claws, teeth, horns, or a sting
- a slang word for penis
Derived Forms
- ˈweaponed, adjective
- ˈweaponless, adjective
Other Words From
- weaponed adjective
- weapon·less adjective
- outweaponed adjective
- super·weapon noun
- un·weaponed adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of weapon1
Word History and Origins
Origin of weapon1
Example Sentences
Iran responded by increasingly breaching the terms of the deal, particularly those limiting the production of enriched uranium, which can be used to produce fuel for nuclear power plants but also to build nuclear weapons.
They are reported to have used a military-grade weapon, such as a Kalashnikov rifle, to carry out the killing.
And Labour strategists believe that appearing to get a handle on welfare is an essential weapon in the anti-Reform UK armoury.
A weapon was recovered at the scene but no other information was immediately available.
Still, the overwhelming feeling among many Russian commentators and lawmakers is one of scepticism, particularly in light of the US decision to resume sending Kyiv intelligence and weapons.
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