Meaning & use
Weapon
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An object or instrument designed or used to cause physical harm, damage, or to gain an advantage in a conflict.
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Police recovered the weapon used in the robbery.
In the debate, sharp facts became her most effective weapon.
A note on using this word
Frequently used figuratively for any effective tool or strategy used against an opponent, as in "a weapon of persuasion."
Words with a similar meaning
armarmament
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