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firearm

noun

Meaning

  1. A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

piece(English)small-arm(English)gun(English)rifle(English)shotgun(English)revolver(English)sidearm(English)pistol(English)felon(English)firearms(English)handgun(English)chambered(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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