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weapon
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weapon
any part of an animal that is used to defend itself, to attack prey, etc., such as claws, teeth, horns, or a sting

weapon [′wep·ən]
(ordnance)
An instrument of combat, either offensive or defensive, used to destroy, injure, defeat, or threaten an enemy; for example, a gun, bayonet, bomb, or missile.


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If the rail gun falls through, the Navy will have to rely upon existing close range weapons, guided extended range munitions and aircraft to do the job, says Truver.
To combat the threat,HMS Liverpool also has sophisticated radar equipment and an array of close range weapons.
 
 
 
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