Enter the word for search

weapon

/ˈwɛpən/

weaponnoun

weapons

/ˈwɛpən/

Translations

оружие

The soldier carried a weapon for protection.

Солдат носил оружие для защиты.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

weaponverb

weaponed

Past Simple

weaponed

Past Participle

weaponing

Gerund

/ˈwɛp.ən/

Translations

вооружать

The government decided to weapon the troops with the latest technology.

Правительство решило вооружать войска новейшими технологиями.

Additional translations

оснащать

обеспечивать оружием

Definitions

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

/ˈwɛp.ən/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "weapon systems"); not a standalone gradable adjective.

Definitions

Relating to, designed for, or intended to be used as a weapon.

The company specializes in weapon systems for the defense industry.