weapons
Definitions
Instruments or devices used for attack or defense in combat, hunting, or sport.
Means or resources used to gain an advantage or overcome an opponent in a conflict or competition.
Examples
The soldiers were ordered to lay down their weapons before entering the city.
Modern technology has changed the way nations develop and deploy their weapons.
The police discovered a cache of illegal weapons hidden in the basement.
Synonyms
arms munitions ordnance weaponry armaments firearms artillery