SportsAugust 18, 2026

weaponised

WEP-un-eyezd

Definition

To adapt or use something, typically an object or concept, as a tool for achieving a strategic advantage or inflicting an intended effect.

Etymology

Derived from the noun 'weapon,' originating from Old English 'wæpen,' combined with the suffix '-ise' or '-ize' to indicate the act of making something serve as a weapon.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how Stephen Curry demonstrated that long-distance shooting could be strategically used as an offensive tool to dismantle and stress an entire defensive setup.

How Steph Curry Permanently Altered NBA Offensive Tactics

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