light weapons

noun

Meaning

Portable military equipment designed for use by an individual or a small crew, including rifles, machine guns, and shoulder-fired missiles.

Examples

The international treaty aims to curb the illicit trade of light weapons in conflict zones.
Soldiers were trained to maintain their light weapons under extreme weather conditions.

Synonyms: firearms, small arms, ordnance, armament

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light weapons

noun

Pronunciation: /laɪt ˈwɛpənz/

Definition

Portable military equipment designed for use by an individual or a small crew, including rifles, machine guns, and shoulder-fired missiles.

Examples

The international treaty aims to curb the illicit trade of light weapons in conflict zones.
Soldiers were trained to maintain their light weapons under extreme weather conditions.
The peacekeeping mission focused on the collection and destruction of surplus light weapons.

Synonyms of light weapons

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