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weapon

[/ˈwɛpən/]
nounfemininepl: weapons / armas
arma
1. An instrument of offensive or defensive combat; a device designed or used to cause injury or death
The soldier carried a weapon into battle.
O soldado carregava uma arma para a batalha.
2. A means or instrument of attack or defense
Education is a powerful weapon against ignorance.
A educação é uma arma poderosa contra a ignorância.
3. Any tool or strategy used to achieve a goal or win a conflict
Humor was her weapon of choice in difficult situations.
O humor era sua arma de escolha em situações difíceis.
NYC Slang
strap, heat, piece, iron
Synonyms
arminstrumenttoolfirearmarmament
Antonyms
peacedefense

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arma
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
arma
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
arma
No significant regional variation
Portugal
arma
Standard term; identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

weapon of mass destruction
draw weapons
lay down one's weapons
take up arms
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