1
: something (such as a club, knife, or gun) used to injure, defeat, or destroy
2
: a means of contending against another
Examples of weapon in a Sentence
Noun
assault with a deadly weapon
The pitcher's slider is his most effective weapon.
a new weapon in the fight against cancer
The mayor's campaign unleashed its secret weapon.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Phay, who is from Nevada, was taken into custody on charges of burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, battery with serious bodily injury and kidnapping, officials said.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Dane Brugler, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Challengers of the rule, which included gun manufacturers and individual gun owners, contended the 1968 Gun Control Act didn't apply to weapon parts kits and that the administrative action was an overreach.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This system becomes your secret weapon for filling your calendar with real buyers.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Phay, who is from Nevada, was taken into custody on charges of burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, battery with serious bodily injury and kidnapping, officials said.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Verb
With his speed and pass-catching skills, Loveland should quickly become a go-to weapon for Caleb Williams.
Day 3 pick who could surprise: Luke Newman, G, Michigan State
Jonah Jackson played in only four games last season, because of injuries.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Challengers of the rule, which included gun manufacturers and individual gun owners, contended the 1968 Gun Control Act didn't apply to weapon parts kits and that the administrative action was an overreach.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Weapon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weapon. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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