Handgun: meaning, definitions and examples
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handgun
[ หhรฆndหษกสn ]
firearm
A handgun is a short-barreled firearm designed to be held and operated with one hand. Handguns are typically used for self-defense, law enforcement, and recreational shooting.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He always carries a handgun for protection.
- The police officer drew her handgun during the confrontation.
Translations
Translations of the word "handgun" in other languages:
๐ต๐น arma de mรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเฅเคเคกเคเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Handfeuerwaffe
๐ฎ๐ฉ senjata genggam
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัััะพะปะตั
๐ต๐ฑ broล rฤczna
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใใฌใณ
๐ซ๐ท arme de poing
๐ช๐ธ arma de mano
๐น๐ท tabanca
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ถ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุณุฏุณ ูุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ ruฤnรญ zbraล
๐ธ๐ฐ ruฤnรก zbraล
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆช
๐ธ๐ฎ roฤna piลกtola
๐ฎ๐ธ handbyssa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัั-ะถะฐัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแแก แแแ แแฆแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษl silahฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ arma de mano
Etymology
The term 'handgun' originated in the late 19th century as a combination of 'hand' and 'gun'. Handguns have evolved over time to become an essential tool for personal protection and law enforcement.
See also: backhand, deckhand, forehand, hand, handbag, handball, handbook, handbreadth, handcrafted, handcrafting, handcuffs, handful, handheld, handicap, handicapped, handily, handiwork, handkerchief, handle, handled, handler, handles, handling, handmade, handmake, handover, handpicked, handrail, hands, handwarmer, handwear, handwriting, handy, handycam, handyman, handyperson, offhand, openhandedly, shorthand.