noun
- an object designed or used to cause physical harm or damage in combat or self-defense
- something used to gain an advantage or achieve a goal
Usage: figurative
verb
- to supply or equip with weapons
Usage: formal
Examples
- The soldier carried his weapon at all times.
- Knives and guns are dangerous weapons.
- Education is a powerful weapon against poverty.
- Her sharp wit was her best weapon in debates.
- The rebels were weaponed by foreign supporters.
- Ancient warriors weaponed themselves with swords and shields.