weapon

Speech parts

1. weapon - Noun

2. weapon - Verb

Meaning

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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

fang lance dirk sabre harpoon armory gar cannon arsenal partizan cutlass down tool arrow knife

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Antonyms

strip neutralize disarm dismantle defuse unbend

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Hypernyms

instrument persuasion

Hyponyms

pike lance sling knife hatchet gun

Phrases with the word

directed-energy weapon tactical nuclear weapon jousting weapon weapon system anti-personnel weapon explosive weapon

Examples

Writing is a weapon and it's more powerful than a fist could ever be. Denzel Washington

The invincible weapon against all our enemies is humility. Theophan the Recluse

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Nelson Mandela

The best weapon is the one that's to hand. Afghan Proverb

Complaining is the weak's weapon. Arabic Proverb

You need a brother, without one you're like a person rushing to battle without a weapon. Arabic Proverb

Close letter words and terms

Weanoc weap Weapemeoc weapon arm weapon component weapon expert