weapon (Meaning)
weapon (n)
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
a means of persuading or arguing
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of weapon
weapon Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The historian examined the ancient weapon, analyzing its intricate carvings and design.
- The sword was a formidable weapon, its sharp edge capable of delivering lethal blows.
- The government imposed strict regulations on the sale and possession of certain types of weapons.
- The weapons cache was discovered hidden in a remote forest, raising concerns about their potential use.
- The child accidentally stumbled upon his father's hunting weapon, creating a dangerous situation.
- 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.