What does "small arms" mean?

Firearms designed to be carried and fired by a single person, and often held in the hand.

What is a synonym for "small arms"?

Common synonyms include: armament, missilery, munitions, musketry, ordnance, weapon.

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Noun

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Firearms designed to be carried and fired by a single person, and often held in the hand. plural, plural-normally
"The helicopter was attacked by small arms fire."

"The helicopter was attacked by small arms fire."