deadly weapon
Tool for killing
A deadly weapon is an instrument capable of causing death or serious bodily harm.
Guns and knives are deadly weapons by design, but ordinary objects—a baseball bat, a car, a broken bottle—become deadly weapons when used with lethal intent.
The term appears frequently in legal contexts, where assault with a deadly weapon carries harsher penalties than simple assault.
- lethalCausing or capable of death
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
- knifeSharp cutting utensil
- switchblade knifeSpring-deployed folding blade
- gunProjectile-launching weapon
blade · murder · assault · stabbing · pistol · rifle · assault rifle · smoking gun · dagger · sword · cold steel · ammunition · holster · open carry · concealed carry · trigger · violence · homicide
deadly weaponnon-lethal weapon
Armament designed to incapacitate
toy · plaything · blunt instrument · rubber bullet · stun gun
deadly weapondefibrillator
Heart-shocking medical device
first aid kit · protective gear · safety equipment · shield · armor
deadly weaponsecurity blanket
Soothing attachment object
teddy bear · peace offering · gift · flower · dove
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