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derringer

noun

Definition of derringer

as in revolver

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Recent Examples of derringer This mysterious derringer pistol has sparked more intrigue than any of his other dangerous finds because people want to know the back story. — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 This victim’s vision seems weird and fraudulent when Priscilla casually color-coordinates derringer pistols with designer dresses. — Armond White, National Review, 3 Nov. 2023 Police found a silver derringer-style gun in his backpack at the time of his arrest. — oregonlive, 21 June 2022 There's also a replica of the derringer pistol John Wilkes Booth used to assassinate Lincoln. — Ariana Garcia, Chron, 13 May 2022

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Noun

Authorities executed a search warrant at Shaw’s apartment and recovered a revolver from his bedroom, according to the release.

— Niya Doyle, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever handed his revolver to airport police upon arrival.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Definition of revolver

Noun

In a separate incident last week, an officer fired one shot at a woman who was accused of shooting a handgun at trees in a far south Fort Worth neighborhood on Belshire Court.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
The shooting was carried out with a handgun, according to the preliminary investigation.

— Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

Definition of handgun

Noun

The foundations course is $499 and will include six hours of training covering the basics of the handgun, safety, practice with the simulator and live firearm training at a local shooting range.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
He was also convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of firearm

Noun

On Saturday night, Fort Worth police shot and killed another suspect who pulled a gun on officers following a short car chase that ended near the I-35W service road on the city’s far south side, Garcia said.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Officers, with their guns drawn, ordered Alan Triana to the ground.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

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