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PRONUNCIATION OF OFFENSIVE WEAPON

offensive weapon  [əˈfensɪv ˈwepən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OFFENSIVE WEAPON

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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Offensive weapon is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OFFENSIVE WEAPON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Offensive weapon

An offensive weapon is a tool made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting either mental or physical injury upon another person. Under the Prevention of Crime Act 1953, it is an offence to carry an offensive weapon on or about the person whilst in a public place.

Definition of offensive weapon in the English dictionary

The definition of offensive weapon in the dictionary is an instrument designed to be used in attack, or an object which may be used in attack.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OFFENSIVE WEAPON


aspen
ˈæspən
cheapen
ˈtʃiːpən
copen
ˈkəʊpən
dampen
ˈdæmpən
deepen
ˈdiːpən
happen
ˈhæpən
hempen
ˈhɛmpən
lippen
ˈlɪpən
open
ˈəʊpən
reopen
riːˈəʊpən
Ripon
ˈrɪpən
saucepan
ˈsɔːspən
sharpen
ˈʃɑːpən
superweapon
ˈsuːpərˌwepən
tampan
ˈtæmpən
tapen
ˈteɪpən
tarpon
ˈtɑːpən
unheppen
ʌnˈhepən
weapon
ˈwɛpən
yaupon
ˈjɔːpən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OFFENSIVE WEAPON

offence
offenceful
offenceless
offend
offended
offendedly
offender
offending
offendress
offense
offenseless
offensive
offensive material
offensively
offensiveness
offer
offer document
offer price
offerable
offeree

WORDS THAT END LIKE OFFENSIVE WEAPON

assault weapon
atomic weapon
binary weapon
biological weapon
bioweapon
capon
dalapon
enhanced radiation weapon
laser weapon
murder weapon
nuclear weapon
particle beam weapon
secret weapon
traditional weapon
unweapon
yapon

Synonyms and antonyms of offensive weapon in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «offensive weapon» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OFFENSIVE WEAPON

Find out the translation of offensive weapon to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of offensive weapon from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «offensive weapon» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

攻击性武器
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

arma ofensiva
570 millions of speakers

English

offensive weapon
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आक्रामक हथियार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سلاح هجومي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

наступательным оружием
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

arma ofensiva
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আক্রমণাত্মক অস্ত্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

arme offensive
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Senjata yang menyinggung perasaan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Angriffswaffe
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

攻撃用の武器
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

공격 무기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gegaman gegaman
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vũ khí tấn công
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தாக்குதல் ஆயுதம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आक्षेपार्ह शस्त्र
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Hücum silahı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

arma offensiva
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bronią ofensywną
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

наступальною зброєю
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

armă ofensivă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επιθετικό όπλο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

offensief wapen
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

offensiva vapen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

offensivt våpen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of offensive weapon

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OFFENSIVE WEAPON»

The term «offensive weapon» is regularly used and occupies the 68.058 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OFFENSIVE WEAPON» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «offensive weapon» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «offensive weapon» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about offensive weapon

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OFFENSIVE WEAPON»

Discover the use of offensive weapon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to offensive weapon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Forgiveness: An Offensive Weapon
However in my vernacular, each one is also a powerful offensive weapon! That is to say, offensive weapons are designed to attack, requiring pro-activity [planning] and preparedness [study] in the Word of God prior to the battle! It is the same ...
Phyllis Kennedy Brown, calibre (0.7.49) [http://calibre-ebook.com]
2
State laws and published ordinances, firearms
An offensive weapon is any device or instrumentality of the following types: 1. A machine gun. A machine gun is a firearm which shoots or is designed to shoot more than one shot, without manual reloading, by a single function of the trigger. 2.
3
A Study of War
Military analysts have considered that an offensive weapon consists in the combination of four elements: mobility, protection, striking power, and holding power. Striking power in itself does not make an offensive weapon. A gun firmly ...
Quincy Wright, Louise Leonard Wright, 1983
4
Forgiveness: An Offensive Weapon, 'the Conquering of ...
This book reveals the many facets of forgiveness.
Phyllis Kennedy Brown, 2009
5
Complete Book of Athletic Taping Techniques: The Defensive ...
Diagrams illustrate the correct procedures for taping athletes to prevent injury during competition
J. V. Cerney, 1972
6
Sourcebook Criminal Law
... facts the defendant was properly convicted of the first charge of assault, but his contention before the Crown Court was that he was not guilty of the second charge, namely a charge of having with him in a public place an offensive weapon .
Hungerford Welch Staff, 2001
7
Blackstone's Criminal Practice 2012 (book only)
Where there is doubt whether an article is an offensive weapon per se, the tribunal of fact must have its attention drawn to the statutory definition (Williamson (1977) 67 Cr App R 35; Simpson [1983] 1 WLR 1494; Humphries (1987) Independent ...
‎2011
8
Blackstone's Criminal Practice 2012 (book Only)
Where there is doubt whether an article is an offensive weapon per se, the tribunal of fact must have its attention drawn to the statutory definition (Williamson (1977) 67 Cr App R 35; Simpson [1983] 1 WLR 1494; Humphries (1987) Independent ...
Justice Hooper, Lord, David C. Ormerod, 2011
9
A Treatise on Crimes and Indictable Misdemeanors
by which any person who should, witli an offensive weapon or instrument, unlawfully and maliciously assault with intent to rob was made guilty of felony, it was decided that the words " offensive " weapon or instrument," would apply to a stick, ...
Sir William Oldnall Russell, 1826
10
Advanced Criminal Litigation in Practice
'Offensive weapon' Section 1(4) defines an offensive weapon as: ...any article made or adapted for use for causing injury to the person, or intended by the person having it with him for such use by him or by some other person. The Court of ...
James Griffiths, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OFFENSIVE WEAPON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term offensive weapon is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Man charged with possessing weapon
Dean Towers, 32, from Red Row, has been charged with possessing an offensive weapon, following an incident in Rothbury on Monday. «Northumberland Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Charges laid after loaded gun, drugs found during Edmonton traffic …
... loaded prohibited firearm, possession of an offensive weapon dangerous to the public, careless storage of firearm, weapon and ammunition, ... «MetroNews Canada, Jul 15»
3
Next Generation: Godwin's impact mightn't be immediate
And if it turns out he's as good or better than McKenzie right away, Georgia will have yet another offensive weapon to deploy. Now or later, it's a ... «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jul 15»
4
Renfrew machete man jailed for nine months
... there is conflict with neighbours but it's particularly dangerous in a situation of tension and conflict to have with you an offensive weapon. «TheGazette.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
Man attacked with golf club
He sentenced him to three years in prison for assault, with the last six months suspended and two years for possession of an offensive weapon, ... «Derry Journal, Jul 15»
6
Hitchin teenager charged with murder after fatal stabbing of 28-year …
... 18, of Fountain Row, received the charge for conspiracy to rob and murder – as well as the possession of an offensive weapon – at Highbury ... «Comet 24, Jul 15»
7
Man Jailed For 'Peter Griffin' Saw Attack
A charge of possessing an offensive weapon was left on the file. He said he was acting in self defence. He said he found the saw at the back of ... «Heart, Jul 15»
8
Three men charged in connection with the supply of heroin and …
Billy Smith, 20, of Castle Road, has been charged with possessing cocaine with intent to supply, possession of an offensive weapon and ... «Kent Online, Jul 15»
9
A 'Brotherly' exchange about Sheanon Williams
... Williams greatest strength on the field? His biggest weakness? His greatest strengths are his long throw ins, which are an offensive weapon. «Dynamo Theory, Jul 15»
10
Braxton Miller's Move to WR Is Perfect for NFL Future
"But as an offensive weapon—receiver, returner, sometimes runner—he has upside." While Miller proved to be one of the most dynamic players ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Offensive weapon [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/offensive-weapon>. Apr 2024 ».
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