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Fire arm

/ˈfaɪəɹˌɑː(ɹ)m/ · noun

Meaning

A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead..

Example Sentences

David was arrested for illegal possession of firearms.
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.

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What does fire arm mean?

Fire arm means A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead..

What is a synonym for fire arm?

Common synonyms include firearm, gat, gun, iron.

What is the opposite of fire arm?

Possible antonyms include cold weapon, white arm.

How do you use fire arm in a sentence?

David was arrested for illegal possession of firearms.

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