firearm
/ˈfʌɪərɑːm
/noun
A rifle, pistol, or other portable gun: Jones pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm with criminal intent...
- He is also accused of possessing a firearm and an imitation firearm.
- Three firearms, an electric stun gun and three canisters of CS spray were also recovered.
- Chief Superintendent John Lacy has now called for a crackdown on replica firearms and airguns.
Synonyms
gun, weapon
informal shooter, cannon
North American informal heater, piece, gat, rod, roscoe, shooting iron