zip gun

noun

Definition of zip gunnext
as in pistol

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Recent Examples of zip gun The search turned up additional drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a zip gun. — cleveland, 27 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zip gun
  1. pistol
  2. handgun
  3. small arm
  4. revolver
  5. firearm
  6. gun
  7. machine gun
  8. derringer
Noun
  • Finally, as Qiu and another tried opening the driver’s door, McAlpin allegedly reached for a pistol, prompting the officers to open fire on him.
    — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
  • According to a criminal complaint, police recovered two semiautomatic pistols and a Bushmaster AR-15 rifle from Foster’s home.
    — Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of pistol
Noun
  • Malaysia was found between a dresser and bed with a Springfield XD handgun at her feet, according to the Tribune, which cited court records.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • Being 16 years old at the time of the shooting, Andrews was prohibited by law from possessing the handgun, the release said.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of handgun
Noun
  • According to Artem, the Russian position consisted of soldiers armed with small arms and radios and supported by a network of observation posts monitoring the surrounding approaches.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Earlier, Rostec also highlighted that small arms’ performance characteristics remain unchanged when using the Mnogotochie, eliminating the need for modifications or installation of attachments.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Definition of small arm
Noun
  • Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever handed his revolver to airport police upon arrival.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s revolver was already stored at the seat of government, the Palazzo Chigi, along with other state gifts.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Definition of revolver
Noun
  • At the same time, officers were conducting an investigatory stop for a firearm, when a struggle with a suspect ensued and the suspect’s weapon discharge.
    — Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
  • Police said one live round was in the chamber of the firearm and one round was in the magazine, according to the arrest reports.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of firearm
Noun
  • Police located a third gun and an undisclosed amount of cash inside of a bag in a closet, BPD said.
    — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 20 July 2026
  • To our community, join us in taking action against gun violence and helping the victims and those affected by gun violence to heal.
    — Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of gun
Noun
  • According to prosecutors, a group of gunmen later tracked Bowman to Los Angeles in 2022, then stalked and ambushed him at a gas station near the Beverly Center, firing at least 18 rounds from multiple weapons, including a machine gun.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026
  • In the hours that followed, a cart fixed with a rapid-fire machine gun advanced through town with impunity, like a primitive tank, firing at will on the largely un-armed Black residents.
    — Lee Cowan, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Definition of machine gun
Noun
  • 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
Definition of derringer

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