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Firearm

//ˈfaɪəɹˌɑː(ɹ)m// noun

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

    "David was arrested for illegal possession of firearms."

  2. 2
    a portable gun wordnet

Etymology

From fire (“projectile discharge”) + arm (“weapon”).

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