small arm
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small arm

noun

Definition of SMALL ARM

: a handheld firearm (as a handgun or shoulder arm) —usually used in plural

Examples of SMALL ARM

  1. <the soldiers keep their small arms securely in their holsters when not on patrol>

First Known Use of SMALL ARM

1685

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