firearm

noun

fire·arm | \ ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌärm

Definition of firearm

: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder —usually used of small arms

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Synonyms for firearm

Synonyms

arm, gun, heat [slang], piece, small arm

Examples of firearm in a Sentence

revolvers, rifles, and other firearms will need a permit to carry a firearm

Recent Examples on the Web

What was supposed to be a quick and simple inquiry escalated when Gaston approached the security guard and was asked to leave his firearm in the car. — Kynala Phillips, Essence, "Security Guard Who Pulled A Gun Out On Black Ohio Sheriff's Deputy Pleads Not Guilty," 17 July 2019 Wallet discharged his firearm one time, striking Singley in the leg. — Sarah Brookbank, Cincinnati.com, "Chief Isaac: 'We all need to do more, not just law enforcement' about mental health services," 17 July 2019 In the early 1970s, a neighbor in Houston told Joe Wolf that the local K-Mart was liquidating its black powder firearms and equipment. — John Goodspeed, ExpressNews.com, "Black powder passion: Modern mountain man breathes life into history," 11 July 2019 Both men pulled their firearms and identified themselves as deputies, which led to Jones firing, according to the report. — Joe Mario Pedersen, orlandosentinel.com, "Florida man arrested after trying to rob off-duty deputies: report," 10 July 2019 If this daughter won’t relinquish her firearm – this houseguest should take her gun and find another place to live. — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, "Correcting the record on ammo and guns," 1 July 2019 If this daughter won't relinquish her firearm -- this houseguest should take her gun and find another place to live. — Ask Amy, oregonlive.com, "Ask Amy: Let’s talk about gun violence," 1 July 2019 If this daughter won’t relinquish her firearm, this houseguest should take her gun and find another place to live. — Amy Dickinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Ask Amy: Correcting the record on ammo and guns," 30 June 2019 The change, posted on a city website without fanfare, allows gun owners to take their firearms to a home, business or shooting range outside city limits. — Richard Wolf, USA TODAY, "New York City limits on transporting guns eased in effort to get Supreme Court challenge dismissed," 19 June 2019

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