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Definition of weapon - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
combatobject used in combat or hunting
- The soldier carried a weapon into battle.
2.
controlmeans of harming or controlling others
- Words can be a powerful weapon in negotiations.
3.
figurativesomething used to gain an advantage
- His sharp wit was his best weapon in debates..
Expressions with weapon
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something that has both positive and negative effects
Social media is a double-edged weapon in modern society.
person or thing providing unique advantage
Her creativity was the team's secret weapon in the competition.
weapon used historically by a specific culture
The samurai sword is a traditional weapon of Japan.
object used to commit a murder
The knife was identified as the murder weapon.
object designed or easily used to kill someone in an attack
Carrying a concealed lethal weapon without a permit is illegal here.
object used or intended to hurt or attack someone
Carrying an offensive weapon is illegal in many countries.
take out a weapon for use
The knight drew a weapon to defend himself.
large and powerful weapon used in military
The army deployed heavy weapons to the conflict zone..
firearm designed for rapid fire and combat use
The ban on assault weapons aims to reduce violent crimes.
weapon using nuclear reactions for explosive power
The country tested an atomic weapon last year.
weapon that uses toxic chemicals to harm or kill people
A chemical weapon was used in the attack.
release a weapon from one's hand
The soldier was ordered to drop weapon immediately.
not allowing or having nuclear weapons in a place
This country is a nuclear-weapon-free zone.
weapon that law or rules say people must not own or use
The switchblade was declared a prohibited weapon by the city council.
weapon designed to attack from a distance
The archer used a ranged weapon to hit the target.
most effective means used to win against challenges or rivals
For many students, careful planning is the ultimate weapon against stress.
harmful microbes or poisons used to injure or kill people
The treaty bans biological weapons in any conflict.
mass destruction weapon from nuclear reaction
Nuclear weapons pose a threat to global peace.
human-made weapon causing large-scale death or destruction
Nuclear bombs are considered weapons of mass destruction.
firearm that reloads and fires continuously
The soldier carried an automatic weapon into battle.
weapon not nuclear, chemical, biological, or radiological
The treaty limits the use of conventional weapons in conflict.
equipment and devices designed for warfare
The new weapon system was deployed in the conflict zone..
weapon system using two separate components that become lethal when combined
The military developed a binary weapon that was activated only under specific conditions..
weapon without a firing mechanism, typically bladed
The knight unsheathed his cold weapon, ready for battle..
Origin of weapon
Old English, wæpen (weapon)
Terms with weapon included in their meaning
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cutting
sharp edge of a tool or weapon
firearm
weapon that fires bullets or projectiles
weapon
weapon with a sharp blade for stabbing
literal targeting
direct a weapon or object towards a target
weapons
point a weapon towards a target
strike
powerful hit with a fist or weapon
weapon
shoot a gun or weapon
weapon
handgun with a chamber integral to the barrel
weapon
firearm with a long barrel and rifled bore
weapons
fire a weapon to release a projectile
firing action
act of firing a weapon
weapon
gun firing small metal balls from a cartridge
hit forcefully
hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon
history
weapon with a long sharp blade and hilt
weaponry
the pointed part of an arrow used as a weapon
unarmed hand
hand without any tool or weapon
physical object
large, heavy stick used as a weapon
archery
weapon with a bow and arrows for shooting
shooting
short distance between a weapon and a target
weapon
discharge a firearm to shoot a bullet
weapons
first time a gun or weapon is fired
combat
fire a weapon to hit someone
weapon
aim and fire a weapon accurately
fight
cut or laceration made by an edged weapon
Examples of weapon in a sentence
The museum displayed an ancient weapon. Silence can be a weapon in arguments. Guilt was used as a weapon to manipulate him. Knowledge can be a powerful weapon in negotiations. Her charm was her secret weapon in social situations.
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- French:arme, ...
- German:Waffe, Instrument, ...
- Italian:arma, strumento, ...
- Spanish:arma, instrumento, ...
- Portuguese:arma, instrumento, ...
- Chinese:武器, 工具, ...
- Japanese:武器, 攻撃手段, ...
- Arabic:سِلَاح, أداة سَيْطَرة, ...
- Hebrew:נֶשֶׁק, נֶשֶׁק, ...
- Russian:оружие, средство, ...
- Ukrainian:зброя, інструмент, ...
- Hindi:हथियार, औजार, ...
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