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Meaning of "firearm" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FIREARM

firearm  [ˈfaɪərˌɑːm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FIREARM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Firearm is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FIREARM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

firearm

Firearm

A firearm is a portable gun, being a barreled weapon that launches one or more projectiles often driven by the action of an explosive force. The first primitive firearms 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. Firearms may sometimes be referred to as small arms when they are intended primarily for use by military forces if they can be carried by a single individual.

Definition of firearm in the English dictionary

The definition of firearm in the dictionary is a weapon, esp a portable gun or pistol, from which a projectile can be discharged by an explosion caused by igniting gunpowder, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FIREARM


alarm
əˈlɑːm
arm
ɑːm
balm
bɑːm
calm
kɑːm
Canadarm
ˈkænədˌɑːm
charm
tʃɑːm
crossarm
ˈkrɒsˌɑːm
farm
fɑːm
forearm
ˈfɔːrˌɑːm
Guam
ɡwɑːm
haram
ˈhɑːˌrɑːm
harm
hɑːm
imam
ɪˈmɑːm
Islam
ˈɪzlɑːm
overarm
ˈəʊvərˌɑːm
palm
pɑːm
shortarm
ˈʃɔːtˌɑːm
stiff-arm
ˈstɪfˌɑːm
underarm
ˈʌndərˌɑːm
yardarm
ˈjɑːdˌɑːm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FIREARM

fire watching
fire-and-brimstone
fire-and-forget
fire-cure
fire-damaged
fire-eater
fire-eating
fire-extinguisher
fire-retardant
fireable
firearmed
firearms certificate
fireback
fireball
fireballer
firebase
firebird
fireboard
fireboat
firebomb

WORDS THAT END LIKE FIREARM

actual bodily harm
dairy farm
disarm
fire alarm
home farm
like a charm
lukewarm
make a long arm
pig farm
prearm
rearm
repeating firearm
self-harm
shot in the arm
sidearm
smoke alarm
swarm
upper arm
warm
wind farm

Synonyms and antonyms of firearm in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «FIREARM»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «firearm» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of firearm
gun · handgun · heater · piece · pistol · revolver · rod · shooter · weapon

Translation of «firearm» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FIREARM

Find out the translation of firearm to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of firearm from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «firearm» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

arma de fuego
570 millions of speakers

English

firearm
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बन्दूक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سلاح ناري
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

огнестрельное оружие
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

arma de fogo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আগ্নেয়াস্ত্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

arme à feu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Senjata api
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schusswaffe
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

火器
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

총기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Senjata api
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

súng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

துப்பாக்கியால்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बंदुक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ateşli silâh
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

arma da fuoco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

broń palna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вогнепальна зброя
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

arme de foc
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πυροβόλο όπλο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vuurwapen
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

eldvapen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skytevåpen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of firearm

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FIREARM»

The term «firearm» is very widely used and occupies the 21.690 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FIREARM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «firearm» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «firearm» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about firearm

EXAMPLES

5 QUOTES WITH «FIREARM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word firearm.
1
Scott Adkins
I think every red-blooded male enjoys brandishing a firearm.
2
Michael D. Barnes
There should be a background check every time a firearm is transferred. You shouldn't be able to go to a gun show and buy guns without a background check. There are Internet gun sales, classified ads in the newspapers - and you can buy guns without background checks.
3
Jeff Miller
Far too often we see attention paid to the firearm and not the criminal.
4
Joe Perry
It seems ridiculous that you can be in one state with your driver's license and buy a firearm, and then in the next state it is totally illegal. There are real problems to that, but as soon as you bring up the subject and say 'gun control,' it sets a red flag.
5
Luke Scott
How do you combat a man with a firearm? You don't combat him with a golf club, baseball bat or a knife. You combat him with another firearm.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIREARM»

Discover the use of firearm in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to firearm and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Cartridges and Firearm Identification
Supplying essential practical information about firearms and ammunition in a clear, easy-to-follow format, this volume: Defines and depicts photographically all varieties of firearms Presents investigative concerns of firearms evidence from ...
Robert E. Walker, 2013
2
Firearm Blueing and Browning
A comprehensive manual with over 230 formulas for chemical and heat colouring of gun metals and for other processes -- ruse removal, barrel finishing, nickel plating -- with practical instructions and notes.
R. H. Angier, 1936
3
Understanding Firearm Ballistics: Basic to Advanced ...
The new greatly improved 6th edition with better charts, easier math, better drawings and improved readability. Understanding Firearm Ballistics explains the subject in understandable terms.
Robert A. Rinker, 2005
4
Gun Digest's Defensive Handguns Firearm Safety Course ...
In this excerpt from Defensive Handgun Skills, David Fessenden gives Col. Jeff Cooper's four universal rules for firearm safety, plus specific safety rules for semi-automatics and revolvers.
David Fessenden, 2012
5
Evaluation of the New York City Police Department Firearm ...
In January 2007, New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly asked the RAND Corporation to assess whether his department was doing everything it could to minimize the unnecessary discharge of firearms.
‎2008
6
Strategies for Disrupting Illegal Firearm Markets: A Case ...
Could a data-driven, problem-solving approach yield new interventions to disrupt local, illegal gun markets serving criminals, gang members, and juveniles in Los Angeles?
Greg Ridgeway, Glenn L. Pierce, Anthony A. Braga, 2008
7
Gun Control and Terrorism: FBI Could Better Manage ...
Membership in a terrorist org. does not prohibit a person from owning a gun under current law.
Laurie E. Ekstrand, 2005
8
Firearm and Explosives Background Checks Involving Terrorist ...
The FBI and designated state and local criminal justice agencies use the FBI's Nat.
Eileen R. Larence, 2009
9
Firearm Abuse: A Research and Policy Report
188 as the Secretary or his delegate may by regu~ lations prescribe. “Set- 5853. Transfer and Making 'l'nx Excmplions Available In Ccrlnin Governmenial Entities " (a) TnAlvsrss..--A firearm may be transferred without the payment of the transfer ...
10
Priorities for Research to Reduce the Threat of ...
Committee on Priorities for a Public Health Research Agenda to Reduce the Threat of Firearm-Related Violence, Executive Office, Institute of Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Committee on Law and Justice, Division of Behavioral and Social ...
Alan I. Leshner, Bruce M. Altevogt, Arlene F. Lee, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIREARM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term firearm is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Local gun store responds to Dylan Roof firearm purchase
If you want to buy a firearm in South Carolina you need to fill out a form. ... the form and determines if the customer can legally buy a firearm. «WYFF Greenville, Jul 15»
2
Speak up about firearm that killed girl: Family
The family of 14-year-old Lecent Ross wants the Jamestown community to speak up as to how the illegal firearm which killed “their bright girl” ... «Toronto Sun, Jul 15»
3
Firearm seized in Spanish Town
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Spanish Town police are reporting the seizure of one firearm and four rounds of ammunition in the New Nursery ... «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
4
Two Suspects Apprehended for Possession of Unlicensed Firearm
During the search two suspects, aged 28 and 24 years old respectively were arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm. A Heckler and ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
5
Two arrested in road-rage incident involving a firearm
Asma Khan, 22, of Toronto was also arrested Wednesday with nine charges including careless use of a firearm and unauthorized possession ... «MetroNews Canada, Jul 15»
6
N.J. State Police: How to bring a firearm into or through New Jersey
The firearm should not be directly accessible from the passenger compartment of the vehicle. If the vehicle does not have a compartment ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
7
Morongo tribe might invest in Colt firearm company
BANNING, Calif. -- The Morongo Band of Mission Indians is eyeing investment in or purchase of Colt Holding LLC, the famous New England ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
8
Luzerne County jury's verdict on firearm conviction upheld
Brown challenged the conviction and sentence claiming he had a right to privacy inside the vehicle and his admission he owned the firearm ... «Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, Jul 15»
9
Change allows unfilled IL youth firearm deer permits in regular deer …
A rule change by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will allow unfilled permits from youth firearm deer season to be filled during ... «KFVS, Jul 15»
10
Police concerned about cell phone case made to look like firearm
“They could easily be confused for a firearm,” said Vaughn. The case is becoming popular just weeks after cities like Ferguson and New York ... «KSLA-TV, Jul 15»

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