firearm
noun
fire·​arm
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Definition of firearm
: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
—usually used of small arms
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Examples of firearm in a Sentence
revolvers, rifles, and other firearms
will need a permit to carry a firearm
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Jacob Huffhines is expected to be charged with possession of a firearm, possession of cocaine and a probation hold. — Mary Spicuzza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "'Courageous' parents are credited with leading to a drug bust police believe is the biggest to date involving counterfeit vaping cartridges," 11 Sep. 2019 New Jersey will also request information from financial institutions the state works with about their own policies and practices related to gun safety and responsible sales of firearms, Murphy said. — Taylor Romine, CNN, "New Jersey pressures gun manufacturers and retailers to adopt safety measures or lose state business," 10 Sep. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'firearm.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for firearm
firearm
noun
English Language Learners Definition of firearm
: a small gun
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firearm
noun
fire·​arm
| \ ˈfīr-ˌärm
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Kids Definition of firearm
: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
Hint:
Firearm is usually used for a small weapon.
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