weapon

[US]/ˈwepən/
[UK]/ˈwepən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. armament, means of self-defense, instrument of combat
Word Forms
Pluralweapons

Phrases & Collocations

nuclear weapon

sandatang nukleyar

secret weapon

lihim na sandata

lethal weapon

nakamamatay na armas

biological weapon

sandatang biyolohikal

chemical weapon

sandatang kemikal

automatic weapon

awtomatikong armas

natural weapons

likas na sandata

weapon control system

sistema ng kontrol ng sandata

conventional weapon

sandatang tradisyonal

Example Sentences

The police confiscated a dangerous weapon from the suspect.

Nakakumpiska ng mapanganib na armas ang pulisya mula sa pinaghihinalaan.

It is illegal to carry a concealed weapon in this state.

Ipinagbabawal ang pagdala ng nakatagong armas sa estadong ito.

The army trained soldiers in the use of various weapons.

Sinanay ng hukbo ang mga sundalo sa paggamit ng iba't ibang armas.

The sword is a traditional weapon in many martial arts.

Ang espada ay isang tradisyonal na armas sa maraming martial arts.

The treaty prohibited the development of nuclear weapons.

Ipinagbawal ng kasunduan ang pagpapaunlad ng mga nuclear weapons.

The spy concealed a small weapon in his shoe.

Itinago ng espiya ang isang maliit na armas sa kanyang sapatos.

The castle was equipped with defensive weapons to protect against invaders.

Ang kastilyo ay nilagyan ng mga depensibong armas upang protektahan laban sa mga mananakop.

The government invested in new technology to enhance its military weapons.

Namuhunan ang gobyerno sa bagong teknolohiya upang mapahusay ang mga armas ng militar nito.

The superhero used his special weapon to defeat the villain.

Ang superhero ay gumamit ng kanyang espesyal na armas upang talunin ang kontrabida.

The arms dealer smuggled illegal weapons across the border.

Nakapagpuslit ng mga ilegal na armas ang arms dealer sa kabila.

Real-world Examples

Yet the sword was their one, indispensable weapon against the Horcruxes.

Ngunit ang espada ang kanilang isa, mahalagang sandata laban sa mga Horcruxes.

Source: 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

So military bases, nuclear weapons and weapons testing are forbidden.

Kaya ipinagbabawal ang mga base militar, sandatang nuklear, at pagsubok ng mga armas.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

But South Africa had a secret weapon.

Ngunit ang Timog Aprika ay may isang lihim na sandata.

Source: VOA Special English Health

They could be both weapons and shields.

Maaari silang maging parehong sandata at kalasag.

Source: The Economist - Arts

But the snakes have a secret weapon.

Ngunit ang mga ahas ay may isang lihim na sandata.

Source: BBC documentary "Our Planet"

On that occasion, there were no weapons.

Sa pagkakataong iyon, walang mga armas.

Source: BBC Listening Collection November 2015

That literally makes Bonnie our secret weapon.

Literal na ginagawa si Bonnie bilang aming lihim na sandata.

Source: The Vampire Diaries Season 2

Sometimes wonder why we need the weapons.

Paminsan-minsan nagtataka kung bakit natin kailangan ang mga armas.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

Hephaestus only grants one weapon per god.

Nagbibigay si Hephaestus ng isang sandata lamang bawat diyos.

Source: Lost Girl Season 05

It also bans nuclear weapons in space.

Ipinagbabawal din nito ang mga sandatang nuklear sa kalawakan.

Source: Business English Encyclopedia

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