weapon
noun
weap·on
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Definition of weapon
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: something (such as a club, knife, or gun) used to injure, defeat, or destroy
2
: a means of contending against another
weapon
verb
weaponed;
weaponing;
weapons
Definition of weapon (Entry 2 of 2)
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.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The charge of assault with a dangerous weapon was pending in South Boston Municipal Court at the time of his death, court records show. — Sarah Wu, BostonGlobe.com, "‘He never would have come to mind as someone who would lose his life to gun violence’: Remembering Aquil Muhammad, Boston’s youngest homicide victim of 2019," 30 Aug. 2019 Running backs Chaton Mobley, Terelle West and Brad Anderson combined for 1,692 yards from scrimmage in 2018, with Anderson primarily serving as a weapon in the passing game. — Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan football vs. Middle Tennessee State: Scouting report, prediction," 30 Aug. 2019 Police records show that Striegel was held for possession of a possible dangerous weapon on school grounds and was being held on $2,000 bond. — Editors, USA TODAY, "Hurricane Dorian, US Open, Labor Day gas prices: 5 things to know Friday," 30 Aug. 2019 An officer responded by firing his weapon and striking the man, Samudio said. — Nicole Soto, azcentral, "Phoenix police shoot man they say was holding a rifle," 28 Aug. 2019 Keyes then fired his service weapon, according to the release. — Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Police officers identified in fatal El Cerrito shooting," 28 Aug. 2019 The man confronted the officers with the bow before one of them responded by firing his weapon. — Jesse Garza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Man draws gunfire after pointing bow at Racine police," 25 Aug. 2019 Lopez Obrador himself later invited the army squad to the presidential offices and congratulated them for keeping their heads and not firing their weapons. — Washington Post, "Mexico struggles: whether to talk to vigilantes or jail them," 23 Aug. 2019 Sherry, a 14-year-veteran of Hartford police, was placed on leave per department policy on officers firing their service weapons. — Rebecca Lurye, courant.com, "Hartford police officers placed on leave after deadly I-84 shooting have returned to work, lieutenant says," 22 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Each crime fit the same modus operandi including the suspect’s build and weapon description, the report said. — John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, "Boston police arrest suspect in 24 armed robberies," 6 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'weapon.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for weapon
weapon
noun
English Language Learners Definition of weapon
: something (such as a gun, knife, club, or bomb) that is used for fighting or attacking someone or for defending yourself when someone is attacking you
: something (such as a skill, idea, or tool) that is used to win a contest or achieve something
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weapon
noun
weap·on
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Kids Definition of weapon
: something (as a gun, knife, or club) to fight with
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