weapon

A noun referring to an object or device used to cause physical harm or damage, typically in combat, self-defense, or hunting.

ruПредмет или устройство, используемое для причинения физического вреда или ущерба, обычно в бою, самообороне или охоте.esObjeto o dispositivo utilizado para causar daño físico o perjuicio, generalmente en combate, defensa personal o caza.frObjet ou dispositif utilisé pour infliger des blessures physiques ou des dégâts, généralement au combat, en légitime défense ou à la chasse.deGegenstand oder Gerät, das dazu dient, körperlichen Schaden zuzufügen, meist im Kampf, zur Selbstverteidigung oder für die Jagd.ptObjeto ou dispositivo usado para causar dano físico ou prejuízo, geralmente em combate, autodefesa ou caça.zh用于造成身体伤害或破坏的物品或装置，通常用于战斗、自卫或狩猎。arأداة أو جهاز يُستخدم لإلحاق ضرر جسدي أو أذى، عادةً في القتال أو الدفاع عن النفس أو الصيد.

1. Object used for fighting A2 formal

   An object or device used to cause physical harm or damage in combat or self-defense.

   • The soldier carried a powerful weapon into battle.
   • Police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.
   • He used a knife as a weapon during the robbery.

   ruОружиеesArmafrArme (objet utilisé pour combattre)deWaffeptArmazh武器arسلاح

   Synonyms: armordnanceweaponry

2. Figurative weapon B2 formal

   Any means used to gain an advantage or cause harm, not necessarily physical.

   • Words can be a weapon in an argument.
   • Her sharp wit was her most effective weapon.
   • Social media became a weapon in the political campaign.

   ruОружие в переносном смыслеesArma figuradafrArme figurativedeWaffe im übertragenen SinnptArma em sentido figuradozh比喻意义上的武器arسلاح مجازي

   Synonyms: ammunitionarmdeviceinstrumentleverageresourcestrategytactictool

• weapons plural form
• weapons' possessive plural form
• weapon's possessive singular form