WEAPON Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word weapon. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for WEAPON
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arm | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb • any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm • any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting • the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person • a division of some larger or more complex organization • the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm verb • prepare oneself for a military confrontation • supply with arms | ||||||||
artillery | nounn | |||||||
noun • large but transportable armament • an army unit that uses big guns • a means of persuading or arguing | ||||||||
ammunition | nounn | |||||||
noun • projectiles to be fired from a gun • any nuclear or chemical or biological material that can be used as a weapon of mass destruction • information that can be used to attack or defend a claim or argument or viewpoint | ||||||||
armament | nounn | |||||||
noun • weaponry used by military or naval force • the act of equipping with weapons in preparation for war | ||||||||
armory | nounn | |||||||
noun • a collection of resources • all the weapons and equipment that a country has • a military structure where arms and ammunition and other military equipment are stored and training is given in the use of arms • a place where arms are manufactured | ||||||||
blade | nounn | |||||||
noun • especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole • a dashing young man • something long and thin resembling a blade of grass • a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard • a cut of beef from the shoulder blade • a broad flat body part (as of the shoulder or tongue) • the part of the skate that slides on the ice • flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water • the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge | ||||||||
bomb | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions • strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion • an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual verb • throw bombs at or attack with bombs • fail to get a passing grade | ||||||||
dagger | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing • a character used in printing to indicate a second cross reference or footnote when the asterisk has already been used | ||||||||
defensive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack noun • an attitude of defensiveness adjective satellite • attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing | ||||||||
explosive | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst noun • a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck adjective satellite • liable to lead to sudden change or violence • sudden and loud | ||||||||
firearm | nounn | |||||||
noun • a portable gun | ||||||||
gun | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel) • large but transportable armament • a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability) • a professional killer who uses a gun • a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine • a pedal that controls the throttle valve • the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies verb • shoot with a gun | ||||||||
knife | nounn | |||||||
noun • edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle • a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point • any long thin projection that is transient verb • use a knife on | ||||||||
missile | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control • a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled | ||||||||
munition | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • weapons considered collectively • military supplies • defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it verb • supply with weapons | ||||||||
offensive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • for the purpose of attack rather than defense • causing anger or annoyance • morally offensive • unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses noun • the action of attacking an enemy adjective satellite • violating or tending to violate or offend against • causing or able to cause nausea | ||||||||
sword | nounn | |||||||
noun • a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard | ||||||||
tool | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an implement used in the practice of a vocation • the means whereby some act is accomplished • a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else • obscene terms for penis verb • drive • ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it • furnish with tools • work with a tool | ||||||||
war machine | nounn | |||||||
noun • the military forces of a nation | ||||||||
weapon system | nounn | |||||||
noun • any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting |