English Explanatory Dictionary

handgun

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small gun with a relatively short barrel, designed to be held and operated with a single hand.

Pronunciation

/ˈhændˌɡʌn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-handgun.wav

Word forms

handgun handguns

Etymology

From hand + gun.

Synonyms

pistol[Appendix:Glossary

Derived words

antihandgun
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