Conflict and warfare: WEAPONS Flashcards
A weapon in the form of a thin straight stick with a sharp point at one end and feathers at the other. This weapon is shot through the air using a bow.
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Arrow
A weapon for shooting arrows, made of a long, thin piece of wood bent into a curve by a tightly stretched string.
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Bow
A small, metal object that is shot from a gun.
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Bullet
A large, powerful gun, usually attached to two or four wheels, that was used in the past to fire heavy stone or metal balls.
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Cannon
a strong, hard hat that covers and protects the head.
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Helmet
An automatic gun that can fire a lot of bullets one after the other very quickly.
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Machine gun
A flying weapon that has its own engine so that it can travel a long distance before exploding at the place that it has been aimed at.
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Missile
A large, flat object made of metal or leather that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves.
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Shield
A weapon consisting of a pole with a sharp, usually metal, point at one end, that is either thrown or held in the hand.
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Spear
A weapon with a long, sharp metal blade and a handle, used especially in the past.
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Sword
