All weapon synonyms
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- musket — a heavy, large-caliber smoothbore gun for infantry soldiers, introduced in the 16th century: the predecessor of the modern rifle.
- saber — a heavy, one-edged sword, usually slightly curved, used especially by cavalry.
- scythe — an agricultural implement consisting of a long, curving blade fastened at an angle to a handle, for cutting grass, grain, etc., by hand.
- slingshot — a Y -shaped stick with an elastic strip between the prongs for shooting stones and other small missiles.
- spear — a sprout or shoot of a plant, as a blade of grass or an acrospire of grain.
- spike — an ear, as of wheat or other grain.
- stiletto — a short dagger with a blade that is thick in proportion to its width.
- switchblade — a pocketknife, the blade of which is held by a spring and can be released suddenly, as by pressing a button.
- anlace — a medieval short dagger with a broad tapering blade
- atlatl — a wooden implement used to throw a spear or similar weapon at a greater speed or distance as used by Native Americans
- billy club — billy (def 1).
- bowie knife — a stout hunting knife with a short hilt and a guard for the hand
- brass knuckles — linked metal rings or a metal bar with holes for the fingers, worn for rough fighting
- hunting knife — a large, sharp knife, usually with a handle shaped to fit a firm grip and a blade with a slight curve toward the tip, that is used to skin and cut up game, or sometimes to dispatch it.
- nuclear bomb — atomic explosive
- nunchaku — Sometimes, nunchakus. a Japanese hand weapon for defense against frontal assault, consisting of two foot-long hardwood sticks joined by a chain or thick cord that stretches to body width.
- defence — Defence is action that is taken to protect someone or something against attack.
- defense — the act or power of defending, or guarding against attack, harm, or danger
- deterrent — A deterrent is something that prevents people from doing something by making them afraid of what will happen to them if they do it.
- big stick — force or the threat of using force