firearm

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Etymology

From fire + arm.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈfaɪəɹˌɑː(ɹ)m/

Noun

firearm (plural firearms)

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

   David was arrested for illegal possession of firearms.

Antonyms

• cold weapon, white arm

Translations

• French: arme à feu, flingue (colloquial)
• German: Schusswaffe, Feuerwaffe, Feuerarm
• Italian: arma da fuoco
• Portuguese: arma de fogo
• Russian: огнестре́льное ору́жие
• Spanish: arma de fuego

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