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weapons

 

[ หˆwษ›pษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in warfare

Weapons are objects or devices designed for use in combat or war. They can be used to attack, defend, or injure an opponent. Weapons come in various forms, including firearms, explosives, melee weapons, and more.

Synonyms

armaments, arms, munitions.

Examples of usage

  • Weapons such as guns and bombs are commonly used in modern warfare.
  • The soldier carried a variety of weapons to be prepared for any situation.
  • Training with different weapons is essential for military personnel.
  • Using weapons requires skill and precision.
  • International treaties regulate the use of certain weapons in warfare.

Translations

Translations of the word "weapons" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น armas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฅเคฟเคฏเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Waffen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ senjata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฑั€ะพั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ broล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญฆๅ™จ (ใถใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท armes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ armas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท silahlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณู„ุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zbranฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zbrane

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญฆๅ™จ (wว”qรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oroลพje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vopn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒแƒฆแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ silahlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ armas

Etymology

The word 'weapons' originated from the Old English word 'wรฆฬ„pen', which meant 'instrument of fighting'. Throughout history, weapons have played a significant role in shaping the outcomes of battles and wars. From primitive tools like spears and bows to modern technological advancements in firearms and missiles, the evolution of weapons reflects the progression of human civilization and military strategies.

See also: bioweapon, weapon, weaponed, weaponless, weaponry.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,691, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.