weapon

 
Pronunciation: /ˈwɛp(ə)n/

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 armoury

Derivatives

weaponed

adjective

weaponless

adjective

Origin:

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

Spelling help

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