CEFR B1

weapons

noun

Meaning

Objects designed or used for inflicting injury or damage, especially in combat or conflict.

Examples

The museum displayed ancient weapons alongside historical armor.
Governments are working to control the spread of illegal weapons.

Synonyms: arms, ordnance, munitions, armaments

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weapons (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈwepənz/

Definition

Objects designed or used for inflicting injury or damage, especially in combat or conflict.

Examples

The museum displayed ancient weapons alongside historical armor.
Governments are working to control the spread of illegal weapons.
He was accused of possessing unregistered weapons.

How to Use weapons

weapons of mass destruction (collocation): Weapons that can kill or injure large numbers of people. — "The international community is concerned about the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction."
possess weapons (collocation): To have or own weapons. — "It is illegal to possess certain types of weapons without a license."
ban weapons (collocation): To officially prohibit the use or possession of weapons. — "Many countries have laws to ban certain weapons."

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