weapon (Meaning)

Wordnet

weapon (n)

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

a means of persuading or arguing

Webster

weapon (n.)

An instrument of offensive of defensive combat; something to fight with; anything used, or designed to be used, in destroying, defeating, or injuring an enemy, as a gun, a sword, etc.

Fig.: The means or instrument with which one contends against another; as, argument was his only weapon.

A thorn, prickle, or sting with which many plants are furnished.

weapon Sentence Examples

  1. The soldier held his weapon tightly, his knuckles turning white.
  2. The hunter aimed his rifle, a deadly weapon designed for precision.
  3. The police officer drew his weapon when he saw the suspect making a suspicious move.
  4. The rebels were armed with a variety of weapons, including assault rifles and rocket launchers.
  5. The historian examined the ancient weapon, analyzing its intricate carvings and design.
  6. The sword was a formidable weapon, its sharp edge capable of delivering lethal blows.
  7. The government imposed strict regulations on the sale and possession of certain types of weapons.
  8. The weapons cache was discovered hidden in a remote forest, raising concerns about their potential use.
  9. The child accidentally stumbled upon his father's hunting weapon, creating a dangerous situation.
  10. The weapons trade has become a lucrative business, fueling conflicts and violence around the world.

FAQs About the word weapon

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting, a means of persuading or arguingAn instrument of offensive of defensive combat; something to figh

munitions, shield, arm,weaponry,ammunition, armament, defense, guard, armor, aegis

disarm,disarm, demilitarize, demilitarize,demobilize, demobilize,

The soldier held his weapon tightly, his knuckles turning white.

The hunter aimed his rifle, a deadly weapon designed for precision.

The police officer drew his weapon when he saw the suspect making a suspicious move.

The rebels were armed with a variety of weapons, including assault rifles and rocket launchers.