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Form of dance using weapons
A weapon dance employs weapons—or stylized versions of weapons—traditionally used in combat in order to simulate, recall, or reenact combat or the moves
Weapon_dance
Dance involving mock combat
rhythms.[citation needed] War dances can overlap with sword dances and other forms of weapon dance, utilizing weapons or replications as part of the
War_dance
Type of dance
Weapon dances incorporating swords or similar weapons are recorded throughout world history. There are various traditions of solo and mock-battle sword
Sword_dance
Chief war-dance of the Greeks
solely as a training for war. According to ancient sources, it was a weapon dance. Plato (Leges, 815a) describes it as imitating by quick movements the
Pyrrhichios
English performance folk dance
Plester and Rob Curry Weapon dance – Form of dance using weapons Heaney, M. (2004). "The Earliest Reference to the Morris Dance?". Folk Music Journal
Morris_dance
Part of Italian culture
turning figures. Several types of weapon dances are known from Italy, the mock battle (Moresca), sword dances and stick dances. A number of these are from the
Italian_folk_dance
2001 single by Fatboy Slim
"Weapon of Choice" is a song by English big beat musician Fatboy Slim from his third studio album, Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars. It features
Weapon_of_Choice_(song)
family of related dances. For example, ballet, ballroom dance and folk dance can be single dance styles or families of related dances. See following for
List_of_dances
Slavery era dance created by African-Americans
among the slaves, where the stick used in the dance was in fact a disguised weapon. To add to the dance element of the practise, other slaves would gather
Stick dance (African-American)
Stick_dance_(African-American)
Brazilian folk dance
You Can Dance. Morris Dance Colombian grima, martial art sport using the related sticks and weapons Stick dance (African-American) Weapon dance Assunção
Maculelê_(stick_dance)
Traditional group dance of the United Arab Emirates and Oman
al-ʿiyyalah), is a weapon dance of the United Arab Emirates and Oman, traditionally performed during weddings, celebrations, and other events. The dance is accompanied
Yowlah
Dance that reflects the life of the people of a certain region
dance Ukrainian dance Verbuňk Nordic polska dance Schuhplattler Square dance Sword dance Weapon dance Welsh dance Zwiefacher The regions of the Middle East
Folk_dance
(Catalan pronunciation: [ˈbaʎ də βəsˈtons], lit. 'stick dance') is the name of a ritual weapon dance spread throughout Europe and the rest of the Iberian
Ball_de_bastons
Musical artist
Secret Weapon was a New York-based short-lived post-disco music group, formed by Jerome Prister. The group had a number of hits throughout the 1980s with
Secret_Weapon_(group)
2011 single by Deadmau5 featuring Greta Svabo Bech
Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2022. "Canadian single certifications – Deadmau5 – Raise Your Weapon". Music Canada
Raise_Your_Weapon
2020 studio album by Major Lazer
Music Is the Weapon is the fourth studio album by American electronic band Major Lazer, released on October 23, 2020, via Mad Decent. It is Major Lazer's
Music_Is_the_Weapon
everybody dances the same dance. Some of the Basque dances feature weapons. The ezpatadantza ("sword dance") comes from the Durango area and is danced for authorities
Basque_dance
2007 single by the Chemical Brothers
Salmon Dance" (album version) "Snooprah" UK 12-inch single "The Salmon Dance" (album version) "Electronic Battle Weapon 8" "The Salmon Dance" (Crookers
The_Salmon_Dance
2020 Indian film by Remo D'Souza
to promote ABCD: Any Body Can Dance. The third song "Illegal Weapon 2.0" is a remake of the Punjabi single "Illegal Weapon" featuring Jasmine Sandlas and
Street_Dancer_3D
2023 studio album by Ava Max
six singles: "Maybe You're the Problem", "Million Dollar Baby", "Weapons", "Dancing's Done", "One of Us", and "Ghost". The album debuted in the top ten
Diamonds_&_Dancefloors
2024 film by Kelly Marcel
Venom: The Last Dance is a 2024 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Venom. It is the sequel to Venom (2018) and Venom: Let There
Venom:_The_Last_Dance
2013 studio album by Skinny Puppy
Weapon is the twelfth and final studio album by Canadian electro-industrial band Skinny Puppy. It was released on May 28, 2013, through Metropolis Records
Weapon_(album)
Participants in a traditional Romanian dance
connections with common folk beliefs such as fairies. Green week Hobby horse Weapon dance Sântoaderi Eliade (1975), p. 162. Eliade (1973), p. 115-122. C. Ghenea
Călușari
American dancer and television contestant (1989–2025)
September 30, 2025) was an American dancer, best known as the winner of the fourth season of So You Think You Can Dance. He had originally auditioned in
Joshua_Allen_(dancer)
Hungarian couples' jumping dance in 2 4 meter with an off-beat accent similar to polkas or hasaposerviko. Its origins lay in weapon dances from the Middle Ages
Ugrós
area of Zimbabwe. African dance Weapon dance Music of Africa Polyrhythm Marimba Shona people Ndebele people Borrowdale dance Stark, A., (1986) Zimbabwe
Dance_in_Zimbabwe
Ancient Roman festival procession
tunics, they wielded swords and short spears in weapon dances similar to the Cretan pyrrhics. The adult dancers also wore bronze helmets with "conspicuous
Pompa_circensis
Town in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia
old folk church ceremonies and a weapon dance, the Moreška, which dates back to the Middle Ages. Originally danced only on special occasions, in modern
Korčula_(town)
Traditional dance of the North Caucasus people
gestures mimic the use of cold weapons, the gait of a horse, or the flight of an eagle. A typical competition begins with one dancer leaping into the center
Circassian_dance
American electronic music group
new era for Major Lazer", Dance Music Northwest, retrieved September 21, 2019 "MAJOR LAZER on Twitter: "MUSIC IS THE WEAPON. OCTOBER 23 #ML4"". Twitter
Major_Lazer
2001 single by Fatboy Slim
Gutter and the Stars (2000). It was released as a double A-side single with "Weapon of Choice", as well as its own standalone release. The song peaked at number
Star_69_(Fatboy_Slim_song)
1993 parody comedy film directed by Gene Quintano
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (also known simply as Loaded Weapon 1) is a 1993 American parody film directed and co-written by Gene Quintano, and
Loaded_Weapon_1
Dancing around two crossed swords
[citation needed] The old Skye dancing song Buailidh mi thu anns a' cheann, "I will break your head", may indicate some form of weapon play to music. 'Breaking
Scottish_sword_dances
2008 greatest hits album by The Chemical Brothers
Definitive Singles Collection) is a compilation album by English electronic dance music duo The Chemical Brothers, released on 1 September 2008. It is the
Brotherhood (The Chemical Brothers album)
Brotherhood_(The_Chemical_Brothers_album)
2012 video game
Just Dance 4 is a 2012 music rhythm game developed and published by Ubisoft as the fourth main installment of the Just Dance series. Announced at E3 2012
Just_Dance_4
African curved execution sword
20th century, the Ngulu was worn during the ritual dance known as Likbeti, at the end of which the weapon was used to decapitate a goat whose flesh was then
Ngulu_(weapon)
Fijian war club
language. This weapon can be used for war but also for traditional dances and ceremonies. Its shape is very similar to the kiakavo used for dancing. Gata Fijian
Gata_(weapon)
Native American religious movement
The Ghost Dance (Caddo: Nanissáanah, also called the Ghost Dance of 1890) is a ceremony incorporated into numerous Native American belief systems. According
Ghost_Dance
Men often re-enacted battles or successful hunting expeditions using a weapon dance; such as the Yowlah. Football is the most popular sport in the UAE. Emirati
Culture of the United Arab Emirates
Culture_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates
British electronic music duo
pressed as a promo, as part of the "Electronic Battle Weapon" series. It received much airplay on dance music radio shows in the UK, and became more and more
The_Chemical_Brothers
Blade. Other weapons from Chinese mythology, legend, cultural symbology, and fiction include the shield and battleax of the defiant dancer Xingtian, Yi's
Weapons and armor in Chinese mythology, legend, cultural symbology, and fiction
Weapons_and_armor_in_Chinese_mythology,_legend,_cultural_symbology,_and_fiction
Type of dance from Hungary
the circle dance, the male dance, the slow and quick couple dance and dances with implements preserving the remnants of old weapon dances. In spite of
Hungarian_folk_dance
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Index_of_dance_articles
American singer-songwriter and rapper (born 1994)
January 2026. SNS (4 January 2020). "Street Dancer 3D song : Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor face-off in 'Illegal Weapon 2.0'". The Statesman. Retrieved 18 January
Jasmine_Sandlas
Type of erotic dance
A lap dance (or contact dance) is a type of erotic dance performance offered in many strip clubs in which the dancer typically has body contact with a
Lap_dance
Canadian record producer and songwriter
including Best Urban Contemporary Album for the Weeknd's Starboy, Best Dance Pop Recording for Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra", Best Pop Vocal Album for Mayhem
Cirkut
Form of military marching
the Fort Henry National Historic Site. Drill team Foot drill War dance Weapon dance United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon French Republican
Exhibition_drill
American actress (born 2000)
on Normal Street. She then went on to star as Riana Murtaugh in Lethal Weapon. In 2020, she joined the Z-O-M-B-I-E-S franchise as Willa, a werewolf who
Chandler_Kinney
Weapon from Maritime Southeast Asia
wavy blade, although many have straight blades as well, and is one of the weapons commonly used in the pencak silat martial art native to Indonesia. Kris
Kris
Dance of Nepal
shrines. The dance involves devotees clashing weapons such as khukuri, swords, and khadga while chanting the Wakkhai Wa . Historically, the dance included
Sarai_dance
Ranged weapon to throw projectiles
A sling is a projectile weapon typically used to hand-throw a blunt projectile such as a stone, clay, or lead "sling-bullet". It is also known as the shepherd's
Sling_(weapon)
Premiere of Schulhoff's Ogelala at Aspen Festival", August 11, 2006 Excerpt from "Weapon Dance", Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Leif Segerstam
Ogelala_(Schulhoff)
dances ritually act out the hunting of the hare, or display blades in weapon dances that simulate or recall the moves of combat, or use the weapons as
Music_of_Italy
Type of broad and heavy knife
and they were the primary weapon used by the Interahamwe militias there. Machetes were also a distinctive tool and weapon of the Haitian Tonton Macoute
Machete
15th/16th century dance and song
Morisco, Moros y cristianos, and Morris dance. Moros y cristianos Italian folk dance Matachines Morris dance Weapon dance Brown, Alan; Cardamone, Donna G. (20
Moresca
American electroclash band
A.R.E. Weapons is an American electroclash band from New York City. The band was formed in 1999 by Matthew McAuley, Brain F. McPeck, and Ryan Noel. Their
A.R.E._Weapons
island of Korčula. The Catholic inhabitants of Korčula demonstrate a weapon dance, the Moreška, dating back to the Middle Ages, during ceremonies. The
Tourism_in_Croatia
2004 single by the Chemical Brothers
the crowd of people. One of the boys gets involved in a dance battle with one of the dancers. The boys are caught and escorted out of the club by the
Galvanize_(song)
Ethnic group in Europe
scampi alla busara, brudet, cured ham and Istrian jota. The Moresca as a weapon dance and pageant portraying a battle between Christians and Saracens was known
Dalmatian_Italians
2007 studio album by the Chemical Brothers
"put a battle weapon out for the summer", a reference to their Electronic Battle Weapon series on white label. "Electronic Battle Weapon 8" and "Electronic
We_Are_the_Night_(album)
Weapon in Chinese martial arts
Japanese: 縄鏢 or 縄標: Jōhyō), is one of the flexible weapons in Chinese martial arts. Other weapons in this family include the meteor hammer, flying claws
Rope_dart
Music of the ancient Celts
their shields. Celtiberian weapon dances are reported for the funeral of Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus. The most famous dances of Hispania however were performed
Ancient_Celtic_music
2024 mass stabbing in North West England
bought weapons and ricin-making equipment two years before attack". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 January 2025. Moritz, Judith (23 January 2025). "Dance instructor
2024_Southport_stabbings
2010 studio album by Deadmau5
with Foo Fighters "Rope" (Deadmau5 Remix), and then played "Raise Your Weapon". During the performance, Zimmerman wore a second more advanced and safer
4×4=12
Weapon-based martial art
Banshay (Burmese: ဗန်ရှည်, pronounced [bàɰ̃ʃè]) is a weapon-based martial art from Myanmar focusing primarily on the sword, staff and spear. Influenced
Banshay
Weapon used in Krabi-Krabong
and cross blocks. Each weapon has its own dance, which starts with the wai khru, to pay respect to your teacher. Next, the dance moves on to the four directions
Mai_sok
2014 compilation album by Deadmau5
(2010) Nero's remix of "Ghosts 'n' Stuff" and Madeon's remix of "Raise Your Weapon" were originally released in 2009 and 2011, respectively. The deadmau5 vs
5_Years_of_Mau5
Swedish singer and songwriter (born 1997)
US Billboard Hot 100, and earned her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Dance Pop Recording. In 2025, she collaborated with British singer-songwriter
Zara_Larsson
American actor (born 1976)
(2006–2016). In television, Scott was a main cast member on the Fox series Lethal Weapon (2018–2019) and Welcome to Flatch (2022–2023), as well as the ABC sitcom
Seann_William_Scott
Video-focused social media platform
10 February 2024. Entsar Abu Jahal (1 June 2021). "TikTok becomes vital weapon in Palestinians' digital war". Al-Monitor. MOHAMMED NAJIB (2 October 2022)
TikTok
Axe-like weapon use by shepherds
used as a light weapon. It has symbolic historical and cultural connotations and is still used as a prop in many traditional dances, for example the
Shepherd's_axe
American musician, songwriter and actor (1958–2016)
known mononymously as Prince, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, actor, and filmmaker. Often being credited as one of the greatest musicians
Prince_(musician)
Indian singer, actor, song-writer
with the film Romeo Ranjha (2014). He has released songs including Illegal Weapon, Yeah Baby, Banda Ban Ja, Excuses etc. He also owns his record label Fresh
Garry_Sandhu
American action film directed by Rob Cohen
castle after a dance party at one of his nightclubs that serves as Anarchy 99's headquarters. Cage, while searching for the biochemical weapon, catches Yelena
XXX_(2002_film)
Last surviving son of Mickey Rooney (born 1962)
Michael Joseph Kyle Rooney (born March 30, 1962) is an American dancer and choreographer. He is the last surviving son of actor Mickey Rooney, and is best
Michael_Rooney
Latvian and American dancer (born 1948)
American dancer, choreographer, and actor. He was the preeminent male classical ballet dancer of the 1970s and 1980s. He subsequently became a noted dance director
Mikhail_Baryshnikov
Competitive style of national dancing of Scotland
to stop". The Highland dirk dance, in which the dancer flourishes the weapon, is often linked to the sword dance or dances called mac an fhorsair, (literally
Highland_dance
Canadian rapper
Pemberton (born February 21, 1986), better known by his stage name Cadence Weapon, is a Canadian rapper based in Toronto, Ontario. Born and raised in Edmonton
Cadence_Weapon
Aspect of the Indonesian martial art
many Asian cultures, as can be seen in traditional Indonesian-Malay dances. As a weapon the fan should be able to open and close easily with one hand, particularly
Weapons_of_pencak_silat
American actor (born 1943)
Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), My Cousin Vinny (1992), and the Lethal Weapon franchise (1989–1998). Pesci won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Joe_Pesci
Warfare involving the usage of psychopharmacological agents
hallucinations or delirium. These agents, often called "drug weapons", are generally considered chemical weapons and, more narrowly, constitute a specific type of
Psychochemical_warfare
American basketball player and analyst (born 1972)
him for a very high-percentage slam dunk, proved an effective offensive weapon. In addition, O'Neal frequently used a right-handed jump hook shot to score
Shaquille_O'Neal
Israeli actress, model (born 1983)
actress, dancer and model. She is known primarily for her leading role in Fauda. Shim'on was a judge on Israel's Rokdim Im Kokhavim (Dancing with the
Rona-Lee_Shimon
American actress (born 1978)
the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023 and 2026. A trained dancer, Saldaña began her acting career in 1999 with a guest role in Law & Order
Zoe_Saldaña
American actor (born 1943)
Forward alongside Liza Minnelli. Walken initially trained as a dancer at the Washington Dance Studio before moving on to dramatic stage roles and then film
Christopher_Walken
American actor
Kao was falsely arrested for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. If convicted, the minimum sentencing would have been 40 years behind bars
Lawrence_Kao
Country in Eastern Europe and North Asia
recognised nuclear-weapons states, with the world's largest stockpile of nuclear weapons; over half of the world's nuclear weapons are owned by Russia
Russia
Sculpture cast in bronze
from the time of the introduction of the alloy for tools and edged weapons. Dancing Girl from Mohenjo-daro, belonging to the Indus Valley Civilisation
Bronze_sculpture
Set of twelve bells used in kagura dance
Kagura suzu-like weapon with spikes. The weapon makes ringing sound when shaken just like the Kagura suzu. The Kagura Dancer, showing a dancer with kagura
Kagura_suzu
American actress (born 1998)
which she participated in many plays. She also took acting, voice, and dance classes six days a week at the Springfield Little Theatre group. When she
Cailee_Spaeny
English musician (1943–2001)
including "Cheer Down", which Harrison had recently contributed to the Lethal Weapon 2 film soundtrack. After Orbison's death in December 1988, the Wilburys
George_Harrison
American singer, dancer and actress (born 1971)
February 27, 1971) also known by her stage name Chilli, is an American singer, dancer and actress who is a member of the group TLC, one of the best-selling girl
Rozonda_Thomas
3rd episode of the 1st season of Masters of Horror
episode. In 2008, terrorists developed a biological weapon called "Blizz". They used this weapon in local weather patterns in the United States. As it
Dance of the Dead (Masters of Horror)
Dance_of_the_Dead_(Masters_of_Horror)
1st and 2nd episodes of the 5th season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Mick and Lethal Weapon, fifth on its timeslot and eleventh for the night, behind The Mick, NCIS: New Orleans, Lethal Weapon, Dancing with the Stars, Celebrity
The Big House (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
The_Big_House_(Brooklyn_Nine-Nine)
English actor (born 1972)
restricting online knife sales and tightening regulations on dangerous weapons. In 2025, he suggested banning "ninja swords" and removing the points from
Idris_Elba
American actor (born 1944)
D.C. Cab (1983), Silver Bullet (1985), Eye of the Tiger (1986), Lethal Weapon (1987), Hider in the House (1989), Predator 2 (1990), Point Break (1991)
Gary_Busey
1998 mass shooting in Edinboro, Pennsylvania
41.9007°N 80.1280°W / 41.9007; -80.1280 The James Parker Middle School dance shooting occurred on April 24, 1998, at a banquet facility in Edinboro,
1998 Parker Middle School dance shooting
1998_Parker_Middle_School_dance_shooting
Fictional sword
sequel trilogies. In the Star Wars universe, the lightsaber is the signature weapon of the light-side-wielding Jedi Order and the dark-side-wielding Sith Order
Lightsaber
German dancer and choreographer (1902–1968)
called Waffentanz (Weapons Dance) or, alternatively, Swerttanz (Sword Dance), was more a theatrical representation than a dance. It began with 60 young
Harald_Kreutzberg
2025 film by Zak Hilditch
their spouses who were victims of the weapon detonation, Riley requests that Ava wear his wife Katie's clothes and dance with him. Ava obliges, at this point
We_Bury_the_Dead
WEAPON DANCE
WEAPON DANCE
Surname or Lastname
English
English : possibly a habitational name from Neaton in Norfolk. However, the modern surname occurs chiefly in the English Midlands suggesting a different source may be involved.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of various places named Welton, for example in Cumbria, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and East Yorkshire, from Old English well(a) ‘spring’, ‘stream’ + tūn ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Weapon
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Leaton in Shropshire. The first element is uncertain, but may be Old English hlēo ‘shelter’ or (ge)lǣt ‘watercourse’ (modern English ‘leat’). The second element is Old English tūn ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place in Northamptonshire called Weldon, from Old English well(a) ‘spring’, ‘stream’ + dūn ‘hill’.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Weapon
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name of uncertain origin, possibly from places in Lancashire and East and West Yorkshire named Weeton, from Old English wīðig ‘willow’ + tūn ‘settlement’.Robert Wheaton came from England to Rehoboth, MA, in about 1636.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a deacon, or perhaps more probably for his servant. In Middle English two forms coalesced: deakne, from Old English, and diacne, from Old French. Both are ultimately from Late Latin diaconus, from Greek diakonos ‘servant’.Irish : when not of English origin; it was taken to Ireland in the 17th century, it may be an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Deocáin ‘descendant of Deocán’, a personal name of uncertain derivation and meaning.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : origin uncertain. Perhaps a variant spelling of Weedon.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Arrow, Weapon
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Weedon.
Surname or Lastname
English (Yorkshire)
English (Yorkshire) : habitational name from Yeadon, a place in West Yorkshire, named from Old English gǣh ‘steep’ + dūn ‘hill’.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Trishul | தà¯à®°à®¿à®·à¯‚லÂ
Shivas weapon
Trishul | தà¯à®°à®¿à®·à¯‚லÂ
Male
English
Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Éamon, EAMON means "protector of prosperity."
Male
English
English occupational surname transferred to forename use, from the Greek word diakonos, DEACON means "servant."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from places in Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire called Weedon, named in Old English with wēoh ‘(pre-Christian) temple’ + dūn ‘hill’.
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : habitational name from any of numerous places named Weston, from Old English west ‘west’ + tūn ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’.English : variant of Whetstone.
Male
English
English patronymic surname transferred to forename use, EASON means "son of Eade."Â
Girl/Female
Indian
Arrow, Weapon
Surname or Lastname
English (Midlands)
English (Midlands) : variant of Weston.John Wesson came from England to Salem, MA, in 1644.
WEAPON DANCE
WEAPON DANCE
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Lord of Earth
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Precious
Girl/Female
Indian
Girl/Female
Hindu
(Daughter of king Nala)
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
Flashing
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Servant of the Finder
Biblical
first begotten; first fruits
Boy/Male
American, British, English, Scandinavian, Teutonic
From the River Island
Boy/Male
Indian
Good One
Boy/Male
Tamil
Sivakumar | ஷிவகà¯à®®à®¾à®°
Lord Shiva
WEAPON DANCE
WEAPON DANCE
WEAPON DANCE
WEAPON DANCE
WEAPON DANCE
v. t.
To find by logical processes; to explain or justify by reason or argument; -- usually with out; as, to reason out the causes of the librations of the moon.
n.
Weapons, collectively; as, an array of weaponry.
n.
A weapon.
v. t.
To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.
v. t.
To furnish with a beacon or beacons.
n.
Hence, a period of time, especially as regards its fitness for anything contemplated or done; a suitable or convenient time; proper conjuncture; as, the season for planting; the season for rest.
a.
Furnished with weapons, or arms; armed; equipped.
v. t.
To castrate; to make a capon of.
v. t.
To make weak; to lessen the strength of; to deprive of strength; to debilitate; to enfeeble; to enervate; as, to weaken the body or the mind; to weaken the hands of a magistrate; to weaken the force of an objection or an argument.
n.
A thorn, prickle, or sting with which many plants are furnished.
v. t.
To fit for taste; to render palatable; to give zest or relish to; to spice; as, to season food.
v. t.
To reduce in quality, strength, or spirit; as, to weaken tea; to weaken any solution or decoction.
n.
Fig.: The means or instrument with which one contends against another; as, argument was his only weapon.
v. t.
Hence, to prepare by drying or hardening, or removal of natural juices; as, to season timber.
v. t.
To persuade by reasoning or argument; as, to reason one into a belief; to reason one out of his plan.
a.
Thin; sharp; withered; wizened; as, a weazen face.
n.
Weapon.
v. t.
To overcome or conquer by adducing reasons; -- with down; as, to reason down a passion.
n.
An instrument of offensive of defensive combat; something to fight with; anything used, or designed to be used, in destroying, defeating, or injuring an enemy, as a gun, a sword, etc.
a.
Having no weapon.