Weapons Terminology

noun a small portable gun, such as a pistol or rifle

• The suspect was found in possession of a loaded firearm.
• I heard that he carries a firearm for protection.
• He's always packing heat, you never know when he'll pull out his firearm.
• Her words were like a loaded firearm, ready to cause damage.

noun the ability to cause death or harm

• The lethality of the new virus strain is a major concern for public health officials.
• Dude, did you hear about the lethality of that snake bite?
• The lethality of that gossip is off the charts!
• The lethality of his words cut deep into her heart.

noun a weapon that is self-propelled or directed by remote control, carrying conventional or nuclear explosive

adjective relating to or characteristic of a missile

• The military successfully intercepted the enemy missile before it reached its target.
• Did you see that missile launch during the parade? It was so cool!
• That new video game is a total missile fest - you have to try it!
• Her sharp words felt like verbal missiles aimed directly at his ego.

noun a physical attack using a pistol as a weapon

verb to hit someone with a pistol as a form of attack

• The suspect was charged with assault for using a pistol whip during the robbery.
• I heard that the robber tried to pistol whip the store clerk before running away.
• Don't mess with him, he'll pistol whip you if you get on his bad side.
• Her words felt like a pistol whip to his ego, leaving him feeling defeated.

adjective describing the state of being heavily armed or equipped with weapons

preposition connecting the adjective 'armed' with the phrase 'to the teeth'

• The soldiers were armed to the teeth with the latest weaponry.
• The robbers were armed to the teeth with guns and knives.
• The gang members were armed to the teeth and ready to rumble.
• She was armed to the teeth with knowledge and confidence for the debate.