What is another word for weapons?

Pronunciation: [wˈɛpənz] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the word "weapons" including arms, artillery, guns, firearms, ammunition, and ordinance. These synonyms convey various levels of weaponry capabilities, from small arms like pistols and rifles to heavy artillery like tanks and missiles. Depending on the context, some synonyms may be more appropriate than others. For instance, the word "firearms" is often used in discussions surrounding gun control laws, while "ammunition" or "ordinance" describe projectile-based weapons that can be delivered by a variety of means such as aircraft, land-based vehicles, and naval vessels. By using synonyms for "weapons," speakers and writers can convey more precision and nuance in their language.

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Usage examples for Weapons

Jane Oglander could not fight with the weapons another woman in her place might have used.
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
"My dear sir, we are grown-up, strong, and resourceful men, and think of what would become of us if we two were here alone, even with weapons-but without supplies and men-" "Yes!
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
We fortunately had the material of which these could be made, and the boys possessed the savage genius to shape a new set of weapons.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook

Famous quotes with Weapons

  • The pitcher has got only a ball. I've got a bat. So the percentage in weapons is in my favor and I let the fellow with the ball do the fretting.
    Hank Aaron
  • We are not afraid of nuclear weapons. The point is that if we had in fact wanted to build a nuclear bomb, we are brave enough to say that we want it. But we never do that.
    Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
  • Hussein has chosen to spend his money on building weapons of mass destruction and palaces for his cronies.
    Madeleine Albright
  • Iraq is a long way from the U.S., but what happens there matters a great deal here. For the risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons against us or our allies is the greatest security threat we face.
    Madeleine Albright
  • Saddam's goal is to achieve the lifting of U.N. sanctions while retaining and enhancing Iraq's weapons of mass destruction programs. We cannot, we must not and we will not let him succeed.
    Madeleine Albright

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