firearm

== English == === Alternative forms === fire arm (rare) === Etymology === From fire (“projectile discharge”) + arm (“weapon”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈfaɪəɹˌɑː(ɹ)m/ === Noun === firearm (plural firearms) A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead. Hypernyms: gun < ranged weapon < weapon Hyponyms: revolver, pistol, pistol, handgun, rifle; see also Thesaurus:firearm Coordinate terms: cold weapon, white arm; artillery, cannon, autocannon ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === farmier, framire