Definitions

weapon

[wep-uhn] / ˈwɛp ən /

NOUN

arm, armament

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ammunition bomb cannon firearm gun knife machete machine gun missile nerve gas pistol revolver rifle shotgun sword tear gas

STRONG

arbalest archery arrow assegai ax axe backsword ballista banderilla barong bat baton battle-ax bayonet bazooka blackjack blade blowgun bludgeon boomerang catapult cleaver club crossbow cudgel cutlass dagger dart dirk flamethrower harpoon hatchet howitzer lance musket saber scythe slingshot spear spike stiletto switchblade

WEAK

anlace atlatl billy club bow and arrow bowie knife brass knuckles hunting knife nuclear bomb nunchaku

Example Sentences

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He will not only offer defensive cover, but has proved he can be an attacking weapon, albeit a very basic one, if it comes to a desperate search for a goal.

From BBC

“There has been support from the DoW to increase production and delivery of exquisite weapons systems, but going forward we expect new-entrants and affordable systems to be prioritized.”

From Barron's

The bearish boy swung his stick at the charging badger, but the weapon swept right through her, protected as she was by the Afterlife against those who meant her harm.

From Literature

Global conflict is usually a boon to defense contractors, and overall, 2026 has seen large gains for weapons makers.

From Barron's

Higher spending on weapons procurement, including bombers, ships, missiles, missile defense, and other items should be in the request.

From Barron's

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