firearm

Word parts

fire + arm

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈfaɪ.ərɑrm/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈfaɪ.əɑːm/

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Noun

Singular firearm

Plural firearms

1. (countable) A firearm is a gun.
   • Synonym: gun

   Soldiers used the firearms to shot the other side.

Related words

• fire
• arm