weapons effect

noun — 3 senses

weapons effect

noun
1

The (harmful) effect or effectiveness a weapon/munition.

  • the shelling gave good effect on target
2

A specific type of weapon damage.

  • the weapons effect of High-Explosive munition is fragmentation coupled with preassure or bursting damage
3

The theory that the mere presence of a weapon or a picture of a weapon leading to more aggressive behavior in humans, particularly if these humans are already aroused.

Social psychology

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