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weapon

Syllabification: (weap·on)
Pronunciation: /ˈwepən/

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Definition of weapon

noun

  • a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage:nuclear weapons
  • a means of gaining an advantage or defending oneself in a conflict or contest:resignation threats had long been a weapon in his armory

Derivatives

weaponed

adjective

weaponless

adjective

Origin:

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

Remember that weapon and the related word weaponry are spelled with an a after the e.

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