noun
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting (Freq. 4)
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he was licensed to carry a weapon
• Hypernyms: ↑instrument
• Hyponyms:
↑bow, ↑bow and arrow, ↑brass knucks, ↑knucks, ↑brass knuckles, ↑knuckles, ↑knuckle duster, ↑fire ship, ↑flamethrower, ↑gun, ↑knife, ↑light arm, ↑missile, ↑pike, ↑projectile, ↑slasher, ↑sling, ↑spear, ↑lance, ↑shaft, ↑stun gun, ↑stun baton, ↑sword, ↑blade, ↑brand, ↑steel, ↑tomahawk, ↑hatchet, ↑weapon of mass destruction, ↑WMD, ↑W.M.D., ↑Greek fire
• Part Holonyms: ↑weaponry, ↑arms, ↑implements of war, ↑weapons system, ↑munition
Useful english dictionary. 2012.