handgun

noun

Meaning

A small gun with a relatively short barrel, designed to be held and operated with a single hand.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

pistol(English)shooting iron(English)side arm(English)gun(English)sidearm(English)revolver(English)shotgun(English)gunpoint(English)holster(English)glock(English)beretta(English)firearm(English)

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Sources

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