Concept / Handheld weapon

Handheld weapon

An object category depicted as a weapon that can be held or carried by hand

An object category depicted as a weapon that can be held or carried by hand.

A phrase to start with

Adds a handheld weapon object category to a scene.

Appearance and effects

A weapon that can be held or carried by hand is visible as a non-graphic object.

Visual traits

  • portable weapon
  • non-graphic object

Expected changes

  • A weapon that can be held or carried by hand is more likely to appear as an object.

Five examples

1 — A neutral cube against a plain background

The standard dog comparison motif cannot compare a handheld weapon object category, so it is replaced with a neutral object that does not pre-stage a weapon.

A single neutral cube against a plain background with no indicated weapon, use, or harm.

  • A single neutral cube.
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2 — A neutral sphere against a plain background

The standard cat comparison motif cannot compare a handheld weapon object category, so it is replaced with a neutral object that does not pre-stage a weapon.

A single neutral sphere against a plain background with no indicated weapon, use, or harm.

  • A single neutral sphere.
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3 — A neutral panel against a plain background

The standard boy comparison motif cannot compare a handheld weapon object category, so it is replaced with a neutral object that does not pre-stage a weapon.

A neutral panel against a plain background with no indicated weapon, use, or harm.

  • A neutral panel.
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4 — A neutral chair against a plain background

The standard unoccupied-room comparison motif cannot compare a handheld weapon object category, so it is replaced with a neutral object that does not pre-stage a weapon.

A single neutral chair against a plain background with no indicated weapon, use, or harm.

  • A single neutral chair.
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5 — A neutral stone against a plain background

The standard valley-landscape comparison motif cannot compare a handheld weapon object category, so it is replaced with a neutral object that does not pre-stage a weapon.

A single neutral stone against a plain background with no indicated weapon, use, or harm.

  • A single neutral stone.
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Meaning and scope

Definition

A handheld weapon is an object category depicted as a weapon that can be held or carried by hand. It does not determine use, threat, injury, crime, war, owner, skill, or a particular period or culture.

In more detail

It concerns only the object type of a weapon handled by hand in a non-graphic manner. This category alone does not infer that it is used, threatens anyone, causes injury, relates to crime or combat, or signals military affiliation. People, actions, and circumstances are specified separately.

Includes

  • An object depicted as a weapon that can be held or carried by hand

Excludes

  • Use, threat, injury, crime, war, owner, skill, or a particular period or culture

What this does not imply

  • Use, threat, injury, crime, war, owner, skill, or a particular period or culture

Variability

Shape, material, placement, holder, and historical context can be adjusted separately.

Usage and adjustments

Usage

  • Specify only a non-graphic handheld weapon object category

Distinguish similar expressions

  • Specify use, people, action, injury, or historical context separately only when needed

Typical uses

  • Add a non-graphic handheld weapon as an object to a scene

Possible failure modes

  • Weapon use or injury is added
  • The result is fixed as crime or war
  • An owner or culture is determined without support

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