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firearm

UK
/ˈfaɪə.rɑːm/
US
/ˈfaɪər.ɑrm/

Translations

firearmadjective
UK
/ˈfaɪəˌɑːm/
US
/ˈfaɪrˌɑrm/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "firearm regulations").
d’armes à feu
New firearm safety regulations were introduced this year.
De nouvelles réglementations de sécurité d’armes à feu ont été introduites cette année.
Synonyms
gun-related
firearms-related
weapon-related
armed
gun (attributive)
firearmnoun
firearms
pl
UK
/ˈfaɪə.rɑːm/
US
/ˈfaɪər.ɑrm/
arme à feu
The police officer carried a firearm for protection while on duty.
L’agent de police portait une arme à feu pour se protéger pendant son service.
Synonyms
gun
weapon
piece
ordnance
firearm weapon
firearmsnoun

firearm

firearms
pl
UK
/ˈfaɪə.rɑːmz/
US
/ˈfaɪərɑrmz/
armes à feu
The police confiscated several firearms from the suspect's home.
La police a confisqué plusieurs armes à feu au domicile du suspect.
Synonyms
guns
weapons
arms
ordnance
firepower

Definitions

firearmadjective
Relating to or involving firearms.
New firearm safety regulations were introduced this year.
firearmnoun
A portable gun, such as a rifle or pistol, that is designed to be operated by hand.
The police officer carried a firearm for protection while on duty.
Any weapon that fires a projectile by means of an explosive propellant and is designed to be held and operated by hand.
Ownership of any firearm with a barrel shorter than 16 inches is restricted under federal law.
firearmsnoun
A portable gun, such as a rifle or pistol, that uses a confined explosive to propel a projectile out of a barrel.
The police confiscated several firearms from the suspect's home.
Weapons that are capable of firing a projectile using an explosive charge as a propellant.
The museum had an extensive collection of historical firearms on display.
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