weapon

Meanings

• noun

  A device or instrument, usually having a pointed or sharp end, designed for causing injury or harm to living tissue or to inanimate objects.

  - "He used a weapon to defend himself against the attacker."
  - "The soldiers carried their weapons into battle."

• noun

  The means by which one achieves a goal or objective.

  - "Her weapon against poverty was her education."
  - "The politician's weapon against his opponent was his charisma."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɛ.pən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with weapon
weapon , hewn , glean , mean , teen , seen , lean , theme , dream

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. weapon (en) : a device or instrument for causing injury or harm
   

2. weapon (en) : a military unit
   

3. weapon (en) : a weapon-like instrument used in industry
   

4. weapon (en) : a person's ability to cause harm or injury
   

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Variants

List of all variants of weapon that leads to same result
weapon , weapons , weaponed , weaponing , weapon of last resort , weapon of mass destruction , assault weapon , assault weapons , beam weapon , beam weapons , biological weapon , chemical weapon , murder weapon

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Forms

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weaponry, weapons, weaponised, weaponless

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Etymology

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Old English wegan, meaning 'tool' or 'instrument'.

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Trivia

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1. The earliest known weapons were made from bone, stone, and wood.

2. The most destructive weapon ever created is the hydrogen bomb.

3. The word 'weapon' comes from the Old English word 'wegan', meaning 'tool' or 'instrument'.

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Related Concepts

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1. military: Weapons are a crucial component of military forces.

2. self-defense: Weapons are used for personal protection and self-defense.

3. hunting: Weapons are used for hunting and trapping animals.

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Culture

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Throughout history, weapons have played a significant role in warfare, self-defense, and hunting. They have been depicted in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. For example, weapons are a common theme in epics such as Beowulf and The Iliad, and they have been the subject of countless works of art and music. Weapons have also been used symbolically to represent power, strength, and aggression.

How to Memorize "weapon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sword or a gun to remember the word 'weapon'.
   - Visualize the shape and form of a weapon to help remember the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'weapon' with the idea of causing harm or injury.
   - Think of a soldier or a warrior to help remember the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'W-E-A-P-O-N' to remember the word 'weapon'.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'weapon' to help remember its meaning.

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