armaments

noun

plural of armament
as in weapons

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  1. weapons
  2. arms
Noun
  • Ordonez alleges he was kidnapped by two people who threatened him, blindfolded him, had weapons and inserted a syringe into his neck.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Western officials suspect that the traces could provide evidence that Iran had a secret nuclear weapons program until 2003.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of weapons
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  • At 6 feet 2 1/4 inches tall with almost 33-inch arms, Benefield has the rangy frame and athleticism that translates well to the field.
    — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Dumas watched, charmed, his arms encircling his wife’s shoulders, and accepted an ice-cream sundae in a silver parfait cup.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
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“Armaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armaments. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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