weapons system

weapons system
noun
weapons considered collectively (Freq. 4)
Syn: ↑weaponry, ↑arms, ↑implements of war, ↑munition
Derivationally related forms: ↑munition (for: ↑munition)
Hypernyms: ↑instrumentality, ↑instrumentation
Hyponyms:
Part Meronyms: ↑weapon, ↑arm, ↑weapon system

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weapons system,
a missile, bomber, submarine, or other device required to carry a bomb or warhead to its target: »

America's first successful long-range pilotless bomber [was] a major weapons system conceived and developed in peace-time (Time).


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