weapon — an object designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an object designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwepən/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's rolling pin is her secret weapon for making perfect cookies.
- In the game of rock-paper-scissors, paper is the ultimate weapon against rock.
- The soldier was trained to handle various types of weapons.
weapon
NOUN[/ˈwepən/]
an object designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
A knight trains with his weapon against practice targets
Deepen the craft, don't cheapen the weapon!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Weapon derives from Old Germanic origins, first attested in Old English as 'wǣpen'. Originally denoting a general tool or implement, the term gradually narrowed in meaning to refer specifically to instruments designed for combat and warfare.
Breakdown
Old English wǣpen → Middle English wepen → Modern English weapon. The word evolved through regular sound changes in English phonology while semantic specialization shifted meaning from generic 'tool' to 'instrument of combat'.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's rolling pin is her secret weapon for making perfect cookies.”
“In the game of rock-paper-scissors, paper is the ultimate weapon against rock.”
“The soldier was trained to handle various types of weapons.”
“Knowledge is the most powerful weapon you can possess.”
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