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Weapon Nuclear ˈwepən Police Men Carrying Noun Modern

Word3 weapon
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈwepən/ /ˈwepən/
Example
  • modern nuclear weapons are much more destructive than either biological or chemical weapons.
  • a lethal/deadly weapon
  • the police still haven't found the murder weapon.
  • police believed the men were carrying weapons.
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weapon

(noun)/ˈwepən/ /ˈwepən/
  1. an object such as a knife, gun, bomb, etc. that is used for fighting or attacking somebody
    • SEE ALSO biological weapon
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/biological-weapon
    • Modern nuclear weapons are much more destructive than either biological or chemical weapons.
    • a lethal/deadly weapon
    • The police still haven't found the murder weapon.
    • Police believed the men were carrying weapons.
    • She was convicted of possessing an offensive weapon.
    • Two officers fired their weapons.
    • A lone gunman opened fire with an automatic weapon.

    Extra Examples

    • ‘Load your weapons!’ Barrett ordered.
    • A massive weapons cache was uncovered.
    • Drop your weapons, or he dies!
    • He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
    • She pleaded guilty to carrying an offensive weapon.
    • The armed men lowered their weapons and stepped aside.
    • The assault forces used heavy weapons, including anti-tank rockets and mortars.
    • The guards began to draw their weapons.
    • a ban on the use of tactical nuclear weapons
    • arrested for carrying a concealed weapon
    • nuclear weapons proliferation
    • states that have acquired nuclear weapons
    • the illegal transfer of weapons technology to hostile countries
    • 14 people were killed when men armed with automatic weapons opened fire on the crowd.
    • Almost any bladed or sharply pointed article is potentially a lethal weapon.
  2. something such as knowledge, words, actions, etc. that can be used to attack or fight against somebody/something
    • Education is the only weapon to fight the spread of the disease.
    • Guilt is the secret weapon for the control of children.

    Extra Examples

    • She used humour and wit as weapons against her enemies.
    • The team's secret weapon was their new young defender.
    • The workers' ultimate weapon was the strike.
    • This relaxation technique can serve as an effective weapon against stress.
  3. to be something that has both advantages and disadvantages
    • Fame is a double-edged sword.

    Word Origin

    • Old English wǣp(e)n, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wapen and German Waffe.
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