blunt instrument
blunt instrument · blunt instruments
тупое орудие
An object lacking sharp surfaces, especially as used to cause injuryAn object lacking sharp surfaces, especially as used to cause injury.
Meaning
2 senses(literally)An object lacking sharp surfaces, especially as used to cause injury.
тупо́е ору́диеtupóje orúdije
(figuratively)A thing, person, method, or resource which is not sufficiently precise or not sufficiently effective for its intended role or use.
Translations
4 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
object lacking sharp surfaces used to cause injury:
Forms
plural: blunt instruments| Singular | blunt instrument |
|---|---|
| Plural | blunt instruments |
regular
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedshotgun approach