Handgun: meaning, definitions and examples

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handgun

 

[ หˆhรฆndหŒษกสŒn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

pistol, revolver, sidearm

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arma de mรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅˆเค‚เคกเค—เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Handfeuerwaffe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ senjata genggam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ัั‚ะพะปะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ broล„ rฤ™czna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒณใƒ‰ใ‚ฌใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arme de poing

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arma de mano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tabanca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ถŒ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุฏุณ ูŠุฏูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ruฤnรญ zbraลˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ruฤnรก zbraลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‹ๆžช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ roฤna piลกtola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ handbyssa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ัƒ-ะถะฐั€ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒแƒฆแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™l silahฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.