Handgun
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noun.
A firearm that can be used with one hand.
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noun.
A small,
hand-held
gun
with a relatively short barrel.
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noun.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
Word Usage
"Plus, a handgun is a lot easier to conceal then an Ar-15."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
firearm
piece
small-arm
Hyponym
Words that are more specific
Saturday night special
Very pistol
automatic
automatic pistol
derringer
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
ammo
bayonet
blaster
bullet
caliber
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
pistol