Definitions for firearm
ˈfaɪərˌɑrmfirearm

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. firearm, piece, small-armnoun

   a portable gun

   "he wore his firearm in a shoulder holster"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. firearmnoun

   A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a metal (usually lead) projectile.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Firearm

   A firearm is any type of gun designed to be readily carried and used by an individual. The term is legally defined further in different countries (see Legal definitions). The first firearms originated in 10th-century China, when bamboo tubes containing gunpowder and pellet projectiles were mounted on spears to make the portable fire lance, operable by a single person, which was later used effectively as a shock weapon in the Siege of De'an in 1132. In the 13th century, fire lance barrels were replaced with metal tubes and transformed into the metal-barreled hand cannon. The technology gradually spread throughout Eurasia during the 14th century. Older firearms typically used black powder as a propellant, but modern firearms use smokeless powder or other propellants. Most modern firearms (with the notable exception of smoothbore shotguns) have rifled barrels to impart spin to the projectile for improved flight stability. Modern firearms can be described by their caliber (i.e. bore diameter). For pistols and rifles this is given in millimeters or inches (e.g. 7.62mm or .308 in.), or in the case of shotguns by their gauge (e.g. 12 ga. and 20 ga.). They are also described by the type of action employed (e.g. muzzleloader, breechloader, lever, bolt, pump, revolver, semi-automatic, fully automatic, etc.), together with the usual means of deportment (i.e. hand-held or mechanical mounting). Further classification may make reference to the type of barrel used (i.e. rifled) and to the barrel length (e.g. 24 inches), to the firing mechanism (e.g. matchlock, wheellock, flintlock, or percussion lock), to the design's primary intended use (e.g. hunting rifle), or to the commonly accepted name for a particular variation (e.g. Gatling gun). Shooters aim firearms at their targets with hand-eye coordination, using either iron sights or optical sights. The accurate range of pistols generally does not exceed 100 metres (110 yd; 330 ft), while most rifles are accurate to 500 metres (550 yd; 1,600 ft) using iron sights, or to longer ranges whilst using optical sights. (Firearm rounds may be dangerous or lethal well beyond their accurate range; the minimum distance for safety is much greater than the specified range for accuracy). Purpose-built sniper rifles and anti-materiel rifles are accurate to ranges of more than 2,000 metres (2,200 yd).

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1. firearm

   A firearm is a portable weapon that uses force created by a rapid expansion of gas to discharge projectiles driven by rapidly burning propellant, such as gunpowder. It can also refer to any barreled device capable of discharging shots or bombs. It includes handguns, rifles, and shotguns.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Firearmnoun

   a gun, pistol, or any weapon from a shot is discharged by the force of an explosive substance, as gunpowder

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1. Firearm

   A firearm is a portable gun, being a barreled weapon that launches one or more projectiles often defined by the action of an explosive. The first firearms in the world were invented in 13th century China when the man portable fire lance was combined with projectiles such as scrap metal, broken porcelain, or darts/arrows. The technology gradually spread through the rest of East Asia, South Asia, Middle East and then into Europe. In older firearms, the propellant was typically black powder, but modern firearms use smokeless powder or other propellants. Most modern firearms have rifled barrels to impart spin to the projectile for improved flight stability. Modern firearms are typically described by their bore diameter or calibre or gauge, the type of action employed together with the usual means of deportment. They may be further distinguished by reference to the type of barrel used and the barrel length, the design's primary intended target, or the commonly accepted name for a particular variation.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of firearm in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of firearm in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of firearm in a Sentence

1. Police Department officer Michael Fanone:

   I was grabbed, beaten, tased, all while being called a traitor to my country, i was at risk of being stripped of and killed with my own firearm as I heard chants of' kill him with his own gun.' I can still hear those words in my head today.

2. Iver Mossberg:

   Consumers are urged to visit one of the thousands of pro-Second Amendment firearm retailers to make their purchases.

3. Lauren Boebert:

   Even though I now work in one of the most liberal cities in America, I refused to give up my rights, especially my second amendment rights, i will carry my firearm in DC and in Congress.

4. Jack Angelo:

   When the officer, who was outside of his vehicle, confronted a subject that began shooting a firearm, the officer, in fear for his safety, fired his duty weapon at the subject and struck him.

5. Linda Beigel Schulman:

   If you can’t legally buy a beer in Florida, why should you be able to legally obtain a weapon of war that can kill people? If you are not mature to consume alcohol, why would you then be mature enough to handle a firearm?

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=firearm
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Firearm
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firearm
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firearm
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=firearm