firearm
noun
fire·arm
ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌärm 
: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
—usually used of small arms
Examples of firearm in a Sentence
revolvers, rifles, and other firearms
will need a permit to carry a firearm
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Clyde cited taxes on firearm purchases as part of his reasoning.
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Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2025
Police also found firearms at the scene, Vega said, adding that witnesses will be brought to the police station to be interviewed.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Initial investigations revealed that Urquhart and Evans had agreed to meet the victim at an apartment complex in the 3800 block of Booth Calloway Road to buy the firearm, police said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
For that reason, Torres-Chirinos is also charged with two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime and one count of possession of a firearm by an unlawful alien.
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Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2025
Police also found firearms at the scene, Vega said, adding that witnesses will be brought to the police station to be interviewed.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Initial investigations revealed that Urquhart and Evans had agreed to meet the victim at an apartment complex in the 3800 block of Booth Calloway Road to buy the firearm, police said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
For that reason, Torres-Chirinos is also charged with two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime and one count of possession of a firearm by an unlawful alien.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for firearm
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“Firearm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firearm. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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firearm
noun
fire·arm
ˈfī(ə)r-ˌärm
: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
—usually used only of small arms
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