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weapon

UK
/ˈwɛpən/
US
/ˈwɛpən/

Translations

weaponnoun
weapons
pl
UK
/ˈwɛpən/
US
/ˈwɛpən/
The soldier carried a weapon for protection during the mission.
Le soldat portait une arme pour se protéger pendant la mission.
Additional translations
abrutiArgot australien, péjoratif.
atoutAu sens figuré, surtout dans un contexte de stratégie ou de compétition.
Synonyms
instrument
munition
firearm
ordnance
gadget
implement
means
device
tool
arm
weaponverb
weaponed
Past Simple
weaponed
Past Participle
weaponing
Gerund
UK
/ˈwɛp.ən/
US
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The rebels weaponed themselves with homemade explosives before the assault.
Les rebelles se sont armés d'explosifs artisanaux avant l'assaut.
Additional translations
instrumentaliserAu sens figuré.
weaponadjective
UK
/ˈwɛp.ən/
US
/ˈwɛp.ən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "weapon systems"); not a standalone gradable adjective.
armementVocabulaire technique et militaire.
The company specializes in weapon systems for the defense industry.
L'entreprise est spécialisée dans les systèmes d'armement pour l'industrie de la défense.

Definitions

weaponnoun
An instrument or device designed to inflict harm or damage, often used in combat or self-defense.
The soldier carried a weapon for protection during the mission.
A means of gaining an advantage or defending oneself in a conflict or competition.
Her sharp wit was her greatest weapon in debates.
Informal, chiefly Australian: a foolish, contemptible, or annoying person.
Stop acting like a total weapon and listen to me.
weaponverb
To supply or equip with weapons.
The rebels weaponed themselves with homemade explosives before the assault.
To use something as a weapon or to turn something into a weapon.
The regime weaponed social media to spread disinformation.
weaponadjective
Relating to, designed for, or intended to be used as a weapon.
The company specializes in weapon systems for the defense industry.
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