Pronunciations
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/ˈfaɪəɹˌɑː(ɹ)m/
Noun
A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.
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David was arrested for illegal possession of firearms.
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Understanding gun ownership in the US can help inform debates about firearm laws (or lack thereof). […] There are about 393 million privately owned firearms in the US, according to an estimate by the Switzerland-based Small Arms Survey – or in other words, 120 guns for every 100 Americans.
Noun
a portable gun
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he wore his firearm in a shoulder holster