Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

murder-weapon

noun

/ˈmɜrdər ˈwɛpən/

Definition

An instrument or tool used to commit murder.

Examples

The detective collected evidence, including the murder-weapon, from the crime scene.
In the courtroom, the prosecution presented the murder-weapon as a key piece of evidence.

Meaning

A murder-weapon is typically any object that can cause death or serious harm to a person, deliberately used to take someone’s life. This term often implies the weapon has been used in the context of committing a crime.