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weapon vs instrument

instrument vs weapon

weapon and instrument both are nouns.

weapon is not a verb while instrument is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
weapon Yes No No No
instrument Yes No Yes No
As nouns, instrument is a hypernym of weapon; that is, instrument is a word with a broader meaning than weapon:
  • weapon: any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
  • instrument: a device that requires skill for proper use
weapon (noun) instrument (noun)
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting the means whereby some act is accomplished
a means of persuading or arguing a device that requires skill for proper use
any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process
a person used by another to gain an end
weapon (verb) instrument (verb)
address a legal document to
write an instrumental score for
equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling
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