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Definition weapon in American English

weapon noun

[countable] noun
/ˈwepən/
1

an object that can be used to hurt people or damage property, for example a gun, knife, or bomb

Example

The murder weapon still hasn't been found.

Example

weapons of mass destruction (=weapons that can kill a very large number of people)

Example

The officers all carried automatic weapons.

Synonyms and related words
ammo ammunition armaments
2

something that helps you to achieve something difficult or to get rid of something bad

Example

Group pressure is the most powerful weapon we have.

Example

an effective weapon against stress

Synonyms and related words
solution compromise remedy modality method the system
Definition weapon in American English