01 n. An instrument of offensive of defensive combat; something to fight with; anything used, or designed to be used, in destroying, defeating, o…
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An instrument of offensive of defensive combat; something to fight with; anything used, or designed to be used, in destroying, defeating, or injuring an enemy, as a gun, a sword, etc.“The weapons of our warfare are not carnal.” — 2 Cor. x. 4.“They, astonished, all resistance lost, All courage; down their idle weapons dropped.” — Milton.
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Fig.: The means or instrument with which one contends against another; as, argument was his only weapon.
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A thorn, prickle, or sting with which many plants are furnished.(Bot.)
Phrases & compounds
Concealed weapons —
See under Concealed.
Weapon salve —
a salve which was supposed to cure a wound by being applied to the weapon that made it.