Secret weapon

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A secret weapon is either a concealed weapon, or a weapon that is not officially confirmed by the owner.

In terms of large-scale weapons, a secret weapon may refer to a newly-designed or invented weapon that the government denies the existence of. For example, during its development, the atomic bomb was considered a secret weapon.

In terms of personal weapons, a secret weapon is a weapon that is hidden, or a weapon of unexpected design. Examples include umbrellas that fire bullets (Penguin in the Batman series) and watches that fire lasers. The concept of secret weapons was widely popularized by the James Bond novels and movies.

"Secret weapon" can also be a figurative phrase referring to an unknown technique of any kind that a person uses suddenly and surprises his opponent. For example, a debater may use references to a certain authoritative source as a 'secret weapon' to discredit the claims of the opponent.