First Known Use: before 12th century
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1weapon
noun weap·on \ˈwe-pən\
: something (such as a gun, knife, club, or bomb) that is used for fighting or attacking someone or for defending yourself when someone is attacking you
: something (such as a skill, idea, or tool) that is used to win a contest or achieve something
Full Definition of WEAPON
1
: something (as a club, knife, or gun) used to injure, defeat, or destroy
2
: a means of contending against another
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Origin of WEAPON
Middle English wepen, from Old English wǣpen; akin to Old High German wāffan weapon, Old Norse vāpn
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WEAPON Defined for Kids
weapon
noun weap·on \ˈwe-pən\
Definition of WEAPON for Kids
: something (as a gun, knife, or club) to fight with
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