Collocations for weapon - noun
ADJ.
deadly, lethal, potent, powerful
He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
effective, useful | heavy, light
The assault forces used heavy weapons, including anti-tank rockets and mortars.
The assault forces used heavy weapons, including anti-tank rockets and mortars.
automatic | atomic, biological, chemical, nuclear | offensive, strategic, tactical
She pleaded guilty to carrying an offensive weapon. | a ban on the use of tactical nuclear weapons
She pleaded guilty to carrying an offensive weapon. | a ban on the use of tactical nuclear weapons
murder | ultimate
(often figurative) The workers'' ultimate weapon was the strike.
(often figurative) The workers'' ultimate weapon was the strike.
secret
(often figurative) The team''s secret weapon was their new young defender.
(often figurative) The team''s secret weapon was their new young defender.
VERB + WEAPON
be armed with, carry, have | deploy, fire, use | use sth as
(often figurative) She used humour and wit as weapons against her enemies.
(often figurative) She used humour and wit as weapons against her enemies.
aim, point
WEAPON + NOUN
system | technology
the illegal transfer of weapons technology to hostile countries
the illegal transfer of weapons technology to hostile countries
PREP.
~ against
(often figurative) This relaxation technique can serve as an effective weapon against stress.
(often figurative) This relaxation technique can serve as an effective weapon against stress.