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单词 firearm
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firearm

noun

fire·​arm ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌärm How to pronounce firearm (audio)
: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
usually used of small arms

Synonyms

  • arm
  • gun
  • heat [slang]
  • piece
  • small arm
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Example Sentences

revolvers, rifles, and other firearms will need a permit to carry a firearm
Recent Examples on the Web Jamaal Johnson, 21, was arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a certain person, the release states. Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2022 Police arrested LaShawn Denise Bagley, a 21-year-old woman, on suspicion of murder and felony discharge of a firearm, Salt Lake City Police said. CBS News, 14 Sep. 2022 Bagley is also facing charges of felony discharge of a firearm. Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 She was booked into Salt Lake County jail on suspicion of murder and felony discharge of a firearm. Kolbie Peterson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 Pablo Antonio Avila-Banagas was taken into custody on Sept. 9 and charged with injury to a disabled person, failure to stop and render aid, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Paul Best, Fox News, 12 Sep. 2022 Lewis, who was wanted on charges of domestic violence, assault and improper handling of a firearm, was in bed at the time of the shooting. Cole Behrens, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 They are also being charged with second-degree murder, burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm. Julian Mark, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 Both Lawrence and McPherson were arrested and charged with false imprisonment, kidnapping, fourth-degree forgery and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. al, 8 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

firearm

noun

fire·​arm ˈfīr-ˌärm How to pronounce firearm (audio)
: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
Hint: Firearm is usually used for a small weapon.

firearm

noun

as in gun
a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder will need a permit to carry a firearm

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • gun
  • rifle
  • pistol
  • handgun
  • arm
  • revolver
  • shotgun
  • small arm
  • musket
  • piece
  • derringer
  • heat
  • semiautomatic
  • sidearm
  • zip gun
  • flintlock
  • carbine
  • .45
  • harquebus
  • firelock
  • matchlock
  • smoothbore
  • blunderbuss
  • culverin
  • automatic
  • machine gun
  • breechloader
  • rod
  • roscoe
  • self-loader
  • assault rifle
  • .22
  • submachine gun
  • six-shooter
  • gat
  • assault weapon
  • fieldpiece
  • machine pistol
  • speargun
  • six-gun
  • arquebus
  • tommy gun
  • repeater
  • AK-47
  • forty-five
  • twenty-two
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