firearm

fire (“projectile discharge”) +‎ arm (“weapon”).

• IPA^(key): /ˈfaɪəɹˌɑː(ɹ)m/

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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.

• fire arm (rare)

• cold weapon, white arm

• ranged weapon

• See Thesaurus:firearm.

• farmier, framire