weapons
Translation
weapons, arms
Examples
The police found illegal weapons in the car.
The police found illegal weapons in the car.
Nuclear weapons are a threat to the world.
Nuclear weapons are a threat to the world.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the/some)) weapons a noun referring to an object used for fighting or hunting. The country agreed to destroy its chemical weapons.
Similar Words
Synonyms: arms, firearms, armament
Etymology
From Old English 'wæpn', meaning 'weapon, instrument of fighting'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a warrior 'weeping on' their broken weapon.