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firearm

/ˈfaɪə.rɑːm/

/ˈfaɪər.ɑrm/

firearmnoun

firearms

/ˈfaɪə.rɑːm/

/ˈfaɪər.ɑrm/

Translations

огнестрельное оружие

The police found a firearm in the suspect's car.

Полиция нашла огнестрельное оружие в машине подозреваемого.

пистолет

He carried a firearm for personal protection.

Он носил пистолет для личной защиты.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

firearm weapon

firearmadjective

/ˈfaɪəˌɑːm/

/ˈfaɪrˌɑrm/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "firearm regulations").

Definitions

Relating to or involving firearms.

New firearm safety regulations were introduced this year.

Synonyms

gun (attributive)

firearmsnoun

firearm

firearms

/ˈfaɪə.rɑːmz/

/ˈfaɪərɑrmz/

Translations

огнестрельное оружие

The police confiscated several firearms from the suspect's house.

Полиция конфисковала несколько единиц огнестрельного оружия из дома подозреваемого.

Additional translations

оружие

стрелковое оружие

Definitions

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.

Synonyms