| ammunition |
the objects fired from any weapon, or material that can be exploded. Bullets, bombs, and gunpowder are types of ammunition. [1/2 definitions] |
| arrow |
An arrow is a kind of weapon. It is a thin, straight stick with a sharp point on one end. [1/2 definitions] |
| baton |
A baton is a wooden or metal stick that is carried by a police officer or military officer. It can be used as a weapon or as a symbol of authority. [1/3 definitions] |
| bayonet |
a weapon like a knife attached to the front end of a rifle for use in close fighting. |
| bow2 |
a weapon used for shooting arrows. A bow is made of a curved strip of wood or other material with a cord stretched tight between the two ends. [1/4 definitions] |
| catapult |
an ancient weapon used to throw objects, such as large stones or arrows, at an enemy. [1/4 definitions] |
| club |
a heavy wooden stick that is used as a weapon. [1/6 definitions] |
| dagger |
a short, pointed weapon like a sword, with two sharp edges. |
| discharge |
the act of firing a weapon. [1/6 definitions] |
| fight |
When two people fight, they are acting against each other in some way. They try to win something or hurt each other by using strong words, actions of their body, or a weapon. People are often angry when they fight, or they just feel a strong need or duty to win. When people fight with words, it's called an argument. Animals fight too, often because they want something that another animal wants. [2/5 definitions] |
| fire |
the shooting of a weapon or weapons. [1/9 definitions] |
| gun |
a weapon with a tube made of metal from which bullets, shells, or other missiles are fired. Guns include pistols, rifles, and cannons. [1/3 definitions] |
| harpoon |
a weapon that is like a spear with a barbed head and a rope at the tail end. Harpoons are used in hunting whales and large fish. [1/2 definitions] |
| jab |
to hit with a quick, hard blow or a weapon. [1/3 definitions] |
| javelin |
a light spear thrown as a weapon. [1/3 definitions] |
| lance |
a weapon with a long pole and pointed metal head. [1/2 definitions] |
| missile |
an object or weapon that is thrown or shot at a target that is far away. [2 definitions] |
| projectile |
any object that is thrown, fired, or shot by an outside force or weapon. |
| quarterstaff |
a long, strong, wooden pole with an iron tip, used in the past as a weapon. |
| robber |
A robber is a person who steals by using force. A robber might break into a house and steal things. A robber might show a weapon to make someone give them their money. |
| round |
a single shot from a gun or larger weapon, or the ammunition for such a shot. [1/14 definitions] |