1
: something (such as a club, knife, or gun) used to injure, defeat, or destroy
2
: a means of contending against another
Examples of weapon in a Sentence
Noun
assault with a deadly weapon
The pitcher's slider is his most effective weapon.
a new weapon in the fight against cancer
The mayor's campaign unleashed its secret weapon.
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Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
There is also the need to upgrade the complex U.S. missile and nuclear defense apparatus and ensure the defense industry can keep up with America’s need for weapons systems.
—Tara Copp, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
The products therefore become a good talking point for the sales associates and weapon to help fight the conversion challenge, according to Vuchot.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Trump’s buddy Putin is now helping both countries develop their weapons systems further.
—Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
There is also the need to upgrade the complex U.S. missile and nuclear defense apparatus and ensure the defense industry can keep up with America’s need for weapons systems.
—Tara Copp, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
Verb
The ghost can't speak, and can only confirm whether a player has guessed the right person, place, or weapon with a knock.
—WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
The products therefore become a good talking point for the sales associates and weapon to help fight the conversion challenge, according to Vuchot.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Weapon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weapon. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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