Meaning of weapon in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈwɛpən/

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  1. Noun

    weapon

    Etymology

    Old English wǣp(e)n, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wapen and German Waffe

    Definitions

    1. any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

    Examples

    • « he was licensed to carry a weapon »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. a means of persuading or arguing

    Examples

    • « he used all his conversational weapons »

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