firearm
Definition
Noun: A firearm is a portable gun designed to be carried and operated by a single individual. It is a weapon that uses an explosive charge to propel a projectile, such as a bullet, through a barrel.
Usage
The word "firearm" is a formal and legal term used to categorize weapons like pistols, rifles, and shotguns. It is commonly used in official contexts such as laws, regulations, police reports, and technical discussions.
Examples
- The new legislation tightened controls on the sale of firearms.
- All firearms must be stored unloaded and in a locked cabinet.
- The officer checked to see if the suspect was carrying a concealed firearm.
Advanced Usage
- "To discharge a firearm": This is a formal phrase meaning to shoot a gun.
- Discharging a firearm within city limits is illegal.
- In legal and technical contexts, "firearm" is often used to distinguish portable guns from artillery, cannons, or other mounted weapons.
Variants and Related Words
- Gun: A more general and common synonym, but it can also refer to non-portable weapons or tools (e.g., "spray gun," "nail gun").
- Weapon: A broader category that includes firearms, knives, explosives, etc.
- Handgun: A type of firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand (e.g., pistol, revolver).
- Long gun: A type of firearm with a long barrel, designed to be fired from the shoulder (e.g., rifle, shotgun).
Synonyms
- Gun
- Piece (slang)
- Heat (slang)
Related Phrases
- Firearm safety: The set of rules and practices for handling firearms safely.
- Firearm license/permit: An official document granting permission to own or carry a firearm.
Noun
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a portable gun
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he wore his firearm in a shoulder holster
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