English / word
weapon
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm, physical damage, or defense; a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
a thing designed or used for inflicting harm or damage
In context
01
A knife can become a weapon if used to hurt someone.
02
The security guard checked for any weapon at the gate.
Synonyms
arm,tool,instrument
Antonyms
shield,protection,defense
Collocations
deadly weapon,nuclear weapon,weapon of mass destruction