Weapon: meaning, definitions and examples

Used as a general term for any object or tool designed to inflict harm or damage. It can include guns, knives, bombs, etc.

• The police found the weapon hidden under the bed.
• He used the sword as a weapon in the duel.

Describes the overall supply or collection of weapons and military equipment, often used in a military context or to describe a country's defense capability.

• The country's armament includes tanks, jets, and missiles.
• They invested heavily in new armament technologies.

Specifically refers to guns, including handguns, rifles, and shotguns. It is not used for other types of weapons.

• He has a license to carry a firearm.
• The robber was apprehended with a firearm.

Refers specifically to the bullets or shells fired by firearms or artillery. It does not describe the firearm itself.

• They ran out of ammunition during the attack.
• Make sure the ammunition is stored safely.

This word appears twice due to an error. It holds the same uses as described earlier, in contexts of combat, defense, or aggression.

• The police confiscated several illegal weapons from the warehouse
• Swords were commonly used as weapons during medieval times

Usually refers to firearms or other types of military equipment. Can also indicate the act of supplying someone with weapons.

• The soldiers were heavily armed for the mission
• The government decided to arm the local police force with new pistols

Refers to an instrument used to carry out a particular function, often for manual work or mechanical purposes. It is not typically associated with causing harm.

• The carpenter brought out his tools to fix the broken chair
• A hammer is a simple yet versatile tool for many household tasks

Generally refers to a tool or piece of equipment used for a specific purpose. This term is broad and encompasses various instruments that aid in tasks.

• The farmer used several implements to prepare the field for planting
• A scalpel is an essential implement for a surgeon