weapon
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- noun
- /ˈwɛpən/
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- And we'll stand with others to prevent Iran from gaining nuclear weapons and dominating this region.
- nuclear weapons
- weapons of mass destruction
- chemical weapons
He's supplying the weapons to bomb Gaza.
- He's supplying the weapons to bomb Gaza.
- When did you start smuggling weapons in?
- I got a fan to bring me a, a weapon like a firearm.
- If Israel were to lay down its weapons, there would be no more Israel.
- So we've had space weapons, you know, since the Cold War years.
- And then, and then where's Ukraine getting its weapons from US?
- She grabs a few weapons and jets off into the night.
- We have a bigger set of weapons, a bigger army.
- Like get those weapons off the street.
- And Speaking of the murder weapon, where is it?
- But we have we have weapons, we have each other.
- This was a almost a nuclear weapon, OK.
Examples
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The soldier carried a variety of weapons into battle to prepare for any threat.
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Iran has purchased many weapons from Russia and China.
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And by the way, these weapons are very expensive.
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If Israel were to lay down its weapons, there would be no more Israel.
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What type of weapon do you recommend?
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We did not, repeat, did not trade weapons or anything else for hostages.
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It's disgusting that a police officer should know how to use that weapon.
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Brought a concealed weapon with him.
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In the museum, we saw ancient weapons used by warriors in past conflicts.
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The archaeologists discovered old weapons buried in the ground from a long-forgotten war.
Synonyms
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A tool with a sharp blade and handle used for cutting or as a weapon
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A long metal weapon with a handle used for cutting or stabbing
194
1.2
A long pole with a sharp point used for hunting or fishing
176
4.6
A harmful chemical that kills or hurts people, animals and plants in war
103
4.4
A short pointed knife used for stabbing
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9.0
A heavy club with a metal head used in battles long ago
A weapon with a hammer head on one side and an axe blade on the other for fighting
A heavy axe with a long handle used in battle
A long wooden pole with a sharp or heavy end used for fighting
Idioms
- Informal
A helpful idea or tool kept secret to use when needed
Compounds
- Literature
176
4.6
A harmful chemical that kills or hurts people, animals and plants in war
- Formal
96
4.8
A thing that can kill or injure many people, like nuclear, chemical and biological devices
- NSFW
60
5.6
A weapon that uses germs like bacteria or viruses to harm people, animals and plants
- Specialized
15
5.2
A large gun like artillery or a heavy machine gun that soldiers move to support troops in war
11
3.5
A very powerful explosive that uses energy from splitting or joining atoms to destroy things
- Specialized
9
3.6
A group of machines and tools used together by the military to attack or defend
- Formal
1
4.9
A computer attack that can damage systems and harm many people
How Dangerous
- Formal
96
4.8
233
4.6
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- NSFW
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Surface Forms
Etymology
The word weapon comes from the Old English wæpen, a word for a 'tool for fighting' such as a sword or spear. So a weapon today is any object you use to injure, defeat, or destroy in fighting or hunting.