weapon

• Objeto o dispositivo utilizado para causar daño físico o perjuicio, generalmente en combate, defensa personal o caza.

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

1. Object used for fightingA2formal

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

   Arma

   • 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.

   Sinónimosarmordnanceweaponry

2. Figurative weaponB2formal

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

   Arma figurada

   • 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.

   Sinónimosammunitionarmdeviceinstrumentleverageresourcestrategytactictool