weapon

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

Old English wæpen

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• IPA: /wɛpən/
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• Rhymes: -ɛpən

[edit] Noun

weapon (plural weapons)

1. an instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. a gun, missile, or sword
2. an instrument or other means of harming or exerting control over another

[edit] Synonyms

• See also Wikisaurus:weapon

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