👉 The term "weapon" in linguistics, when used as an expression, typically refers to a tool or object that can be used for offensive or defensive purposes in combat or self-defense situations. It's often employed metaphorically to describe something that can be used to harm or protect oneself, such as in phrases like "take a weapon to the store" for someone who is threatening or aggressive, or "defend yourself with a weapon" to indicate readiness for physical confrontation. The expression can also be used more broadly to describe any instrument or device that can inflict damage, such as in "he used a weapon to break the window."
