weapons

2 definitions • 5 examples

any object used in fighting or war, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc.:

a lethal weapon

chemical/nuclear/biological weapons

The youths were dragged from their car and searched for weapons.

an object used in fighting or war, such as a gun or a bomb, or something used against someone:

The walls were decorated with swords, axes, and other medieval weapons.

Even laughter can be used as a weapon.