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firearm Definition

fire·arm (fīrärm′)

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

n.

gun, sidearm, pistol, revolver; see gun 2.

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

  • imitation: Sections 36 to 41 deal with the misuse of imitation firearms.
  • replica: Property to the value of £ 100,000 was also seized, in addition to three replica firearms.
  • loading: Antiques: All muzzle loading firearms, except those of " modern " manufacture.

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