weapon

S2 W2

BrE /ˈwɛpən/ AmE /ˈwɛpən/

noun en → es

1 OBJECT [singular] B1

a tool or device used for fighting, hunting, or attacking people

arma, herramienta de guerra

  • a weapon of war

Collocations firearm as a weapon · weapon of mass destruction

  • The police found weapons in the house.

    La policía encontró armas en la casa.

2 STRATEGY [singular] B2

a method or plan used to achieve a particular aim, especially one that is aggressive or competitive

estrategia, táctica

  • use sth as a weapon

Collocations weapon of choice · weapon in negotiations

  • The company's main weapon is its aggressive marketing strategy.

    La estrategia agresiva de marketing es la principal arma de la empresa.