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weapon; arms

NounSino-Korean: 武器

  1. 1

    weapon; arms

    A tool used for injuring or killing the enemy in a fight.

    Korean definition: 싸움을 할 때 적을 다치게 하거나 죽이기 위해 쓰는 도구.

    • Farmers rose in revolt against the tyranny of officials, using farm tools as weapons.

    • They kept developing weapons, placing neighboring countries under the threat of war.

  2. 2

    weapon

    (figurative) An important means or tool for doing or accomplishing a work.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 어떤 일을 하거나 이루는 데 중요한 수단이나 도구.

    • Director Kim rose to a high position at a young age, using his unique drive and ideas as weapons.

    • Critics agreed that the actress's greatest weapon was her human warmth.