Handgun
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhændˌɡʌn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Handgun is a noun meaning A small gun with a relatively short barrel, designed to be held and operated with a single hand.
Meaning
A small gun with a relatively short barrel, designed to be held and operated with a single hand.
Example Sentences
Petric used his father's key to open a lockbox and remove a 9mm handgun and the game.
A related design and marketing innovation has been the sale to civilians of “vest busters,” handguns specifically designed to penetrate body armor.
Word Forms
- handguns
Synonyms for handgun
Depending on context, synonyms include pistol.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pistol, gun, sidearm, revolver, shotgun, gunpoint.
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