Firearm (Noun)
Meaning
A portable gun; "he wore his firearm in a shoulder holster".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The officer carefully secured her firearm in its holster before exiting the vehicle.
- Firearm safety courses are highly recommended for anyone purchasing a gun for the first time.
- Police recovered the suspect's firearm at the scene of the crime and sent it for further analysis.
- Wearing a visible firearm can deter potential attackers, according to some experts.
- Local authorities were criticized for not immediately seizing the shooter's firearm when they were alerted to his presence.