Weapons and Ammunition

The Weapons and Ammunition hierarchy contains descriptors for implements and mechanisms designed to be used as a means of physical attack or defense. Included are hand-held weapons such as "swords", ground- or carriage-supported weapons such as "artillery", components of weapons (e.g., "arrowheads"), and objects propelled by firearms (e.g., "cartridges"). Also included are descriptors for hunting weapons (e.g., "boar spears") and for objects derived from weapons but used for purely ceremonial purposes (e.g., "dress swords").Relation to Other Hierarchies: Descriptors for materials that can function as weapons or ammunition themselves are found in the Materials hierarchy (e.g.g., "explosives", "propellants"). Descriptors for armor and other forms of protective wear (e.g.g., "shields", "flak jackets") are found in the Costume hierarchy. Descriptors for armored or weapons-carrying vehicles (e.g.g., "warships", "tanks (military vehicles)") are found in the Transportation Artifacts hierarchy. Descriptors for objects used both as weapons and as tools are found in the Tools and Equipment hierarchy (e.g., hammers). Descriptors for containers for weapons and ammunition (e.g.g., "scabbards", "powder flasks") are found with other containers in the Furnishings hierarchy. Descriptors for firearms used purely for target shooting are found in the Recreational Artifacts hierarchy, while those for firearms used as weapons in combat or hunting are found here. Descriptors for parts of weapons (e.g., "triggers"), as well as components belonging to both weapons and tools (e.g., "blades"), are found in the Components hierarchy.