weapon
noun [ C ] uk/ˈwep.ən/ us/ˈwep.ən/
B2 武器，兵器；凶器
any object used in fighting or war, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc.
a lethal weapon 致命武器
chemical/nuclear/biological weapons 化学／核／生化武器
The youths were dragged from their car and searched for weapons. 那些年轻人被从车里拖出来搜身，看是否携带有武器。
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- He was carrying a concealed weapon.
- The mystery was solved when the police discovered the murder weapon.
- My umbrella will serve for a weapon.
- These are purely defensive weapons, not designed for attack.
- The government has authorized the army to sell its surplus weapons.