| ammunition |
the objects fired from any weapon, or material that can be exploded. Bullets, bombs, and gunpowder are types of ammunition. [1/2 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] |
| 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. |
| round |
a single shot from a gun or larger weapon, or the ammunition for such a shot. [1/14 definitions] |
| scabbard |
a case for holding a sword or other weapon with a blade. |
| shot1 |
an instance of shooting with a weapon. [2/7 definitions] |
| slingshot |
a small weapon shaped like a Y with a piece of elastic attached to the branches of the Y. Slingshots are held in the hand and are used to shoot stones or other small objects. |
| spear1 |
a weapon with a long wooden shaft and a sharp pointed tip. Spears are thrown or thrust with the hand. [1/2 definitions] |