weaponry

Pronunciation: /ˈwɛp.ən.ɹi/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun weapons considered collectively

Etymology

From weapon + -ry.

In classic literature

Synonyms

arms, implements of war, weapons system, munition

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
instrumentality
Narrower (hyponyms)
gunnery, ammunition, armament, bomb, naval weaponry, hardware

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