firearm
noun
fire·arm
ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌärm 
: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
—usually used of small arms
Examples of firearm in a Sentence
revolvers, rifles, and other firearms
will need a permit to carry a firearm
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Kids often get access to firearms via their families, according to an Arizona Republic investigation into guns at school.
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The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
O’Connor wrote that the definition of a firearm in federal law does not cover all the parts of a gun.
—Mark Sherman, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2024
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The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
O’Connor wrote that the definition of a firearm in federal law does not cover all the parts of a gun.
—Mark Sherman, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for firearm
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“Firearm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firearm. Accessed 7 May. 2024.
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firearm
noun
fire·arm
ˈfī(ə)r-ˌärm
: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
—usually used only of small arms
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