firearm
firearm
Definition
fire·arm (fīr′ärm′)
noun
any weapon from which a shot is fired by the force of an explosion; esp., such a weapon small enough to be carried, as a rifle or pistol
firearm
Synonyms
firearm
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- possess: How can a visitor to the UK possess firearms or shotguns?
- seize: The KWS forces also seized one firearm and six rounds of ammunition from this gang.
- prohibit: No member of the public is allowed to own a prohibited firearm under any circumstances.
- carry: Never carry a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle.
- discharge: The suspect turned and discharged a firearm at him but the PC Howlett continued to follow.
- acquire: What do I do if, as a certificate holder, I want to acquire another firearm or shotgun?
Preposition: with
- intent: Section 17(1 ) requires " use " or " attempt to use " a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to resist arrest.
Adjective modifier
- loaded: Never carry a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle.
- unlicensed: Do not allow workers in these camps to possess unlicensed firearms.
- antique: They cater for antique firearms ( or modern reproductions ) of various types such as flintlock, percussion, single shots and revolvers.
- illegal: Over the last decade various estimates have been made of the pool of illegal firearms.
Modifies a noun
- certificate: A firearm certificate must be renewed every five years.
- dealer: You can get an application form for a license from your local police station or firearms dealer.
- amnesty: And also at the meeting arrangements for a firearms amnesty were agreed.
- offense: The boro with the largest increase in recorded firearms offenses in 2002/03 was Hounslow with 39 more offenses.
- residue: June 18: Firearms residue ' unreliable ' / George laid flowers.
- licensing: Application forms can be obtained from local police firearm licensing offices.
Noun used with modifier
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