What does "firearm" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "firearm"?

Common synonyms include: automatic, blowgun, blowpipe, dummy gun, film gun, flamethrower.

Pronounced //ˈfaɪəɹˌɑː(ɹ)m//.

/ˈfaɪəɹˌɑː(ɹ)m/ noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

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
a portable gun wordnet

"Gun makers have been able to escape responsibility for firearm violence."

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