noun
Meaning 1
The (harmful) effect or effectiveness a weapon/munition.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- the shelling gave good effect on target
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
weapons effect
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noun
Meaning 2
A specific type of weapon damage.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- the weapons effect of High-Explosive munition is fragmentation coupled with preassure or bursting damage
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: munition action
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
The theory that the mere presence of a weapon or a picture of a weapon leading to more aggressive behavior in humans, particularly if these humans are already aroused.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: social psychology
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Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- German: Waffenwirkung — weapons effect
- Swedish: vapenverkan — weapons effect