firearm
noun
fire·arm
ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌärm 
: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
—usually used of small arms
Examples of firearm in a Sentence
revolvers, rifles, and other firearms
will need a permit to carry a firearm
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Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The gun used by the man was found at his feet, and it was later revealed to be a replica firearm, Reeson said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Our critical legislation ensures that firearms and ammunition retailers are not singled out for special scrutiny by the financial system.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Thug, born Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty to one gang charge along with multiple firearm and drug charges, while pleading no contest to the central RICO charge and to a gang leadership charge.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Firearm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firearm. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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firearm
noun
fire·arm
ˈfī(ə)r-ˌärm
: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
—usually used only of small arms
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