Weaponeer

//wɛpəˈnɪə// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Someone who makes weapons, especially nuclear weapons. US

    "Von Neumann, who believed that mathematics grew best when nourished by ‘a certain contact with the strivings and problems of the world,’ became a great friend of the weaponeers."

  2. 2
    A member of an aircrew responsible for the weapons.
Verb
  1. 1
    To provide with appropriate weaponry for use against the chosen targets.

Synonyms

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armsmaker

Example

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"Von Neumann, who believed that mathematics grew best when nourished by ‘a certain contact with the strivings and problems of the world,’ became a great friend of the weaponeers."

Etymology

From weapon + -eer.

Related phrases

nuclear weapon

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