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weapon

The correct spelling is weapon.

How to pronounce weapon

/ˈwɛ.pən/
noun

IPA: /ˈwɛ.pən/

Say it like: Wee-pon

The correct spelling is weapon. An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords. For example: "The club that is now mostly used for golf was once a common weapon."

Usage Examples

The club that is now mostly used for golf was once a common weapon.

Money is the main weapon of modern oligarchs.

Choose your weapon.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords.
  2. 2.An instrument or other means of harming or exerting control over another.
  3. 3.A tool of any kind.
  4. 4.An idiot, an oaf, a fool, a tool; a contemptible or incompetent person.

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