weapon

weap*on

noun

{bc}something (such as a club, knife, or gun) used to injure, defeat, or destroy

weapon

verb

{bc}{sx|arm||}

weapon of last resort

noun phrase

{bc}a weapon that is only used if its use cannot be avoided

weapon of mass destruction

noun phrase

{bc}a weapon that can destroy entire buildings, cities, etc.

assault weapon

noun

{bc}any of various automatic or semiautomatic firearms

beam weapon

noun

{bc}a weapon that uses a beam of energy or radiation (such as a laser beam) to inflict damage

biological weapon

noun

{bc}a harmful biological agent (such as a pathogenic microorganism or a neurotoxin) used as a weapon to cause death or disease usually on a large scale

chemical weapon

noun

{bc}a weapon (such as mustard gas or sarin) used in chemical warfare

murder weapon

noun

{bc}the weapon used to commit a murder