Definition of FIREARM

firearm

Plural: firearms

Noun

  • A weapon, such as a rifle or pistol, from which a shot is fired.
  • a portable gun
    • "he wore his firearm in a shoulder holster"
  • A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.

Examples

  • David was arrested for illegal possession of firearms.
  • He aimed to play FIREARM, hoping to shoot down his opponent’s lead on the Scrabble board.

Origin / Etymology

From fire (“projectile discharge”) + arm (“weapon”).

Synonyms

piece, small-arm, firearm, gat, gun, iron

Antonyms

cold weapon, white arm

Scrabble Score: 12

firearm: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
firearm: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
firearm: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

firearm: valid Words With Friends Word