weapons Meaning & Definition
ˈwe-pən
What Does Weapons Mean?
Weapons is a verb that means arm. As a noun, it means something (such as a club, knife, or gun) used to injure, defeat, or destroy.
Quick Facts About Weapons
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈwe-pən/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
Weapons Definition (Verb)
- arm
Weapons as a Noun
- something (such as a club, knife, or gun) used to injure, defeat, or destroy
- a means of contending against another
Synonyms of Weapons
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Weapons synonyms and antonyms →Weapons in a Sentence
The club that is now mostly used for golf was once a common weapon.
Money is the main weapon of modern oligarchs.
Choose your weapon.
Concealed weapons were not allowed in the building.
Poetry was her weapon of choice in the writing contest.
Word Forms & Grammar
weap·oned
weap·on·ing
weap·ons
weapon
weaponed
weaponing
weapons
Words That Rhyme With Weapons
Origin of Weapons
Middle English wepen, from Old English wǣpen; akin to Old High German wāffan weapon, Old Norse vāpn
First Known Use
before 12th century
How to Pronounce Weapons
The standard pronunciation of weapons is /ˈwe-pən/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (we).