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Synonyms for handgun

Grammar : Noun
Spell : hand-guhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhændˌgʌn

Top 10 synonyms for handgun
Other synonyms for the word handgun

Définition of handgun

Origin :
  • 1680s, from hand (n.) + gun (n.).
  • As in pistol : noun revolver
  • As in Saturday night special : noun inexpensive handgun
  • As in firearm : noun gun
  • As in gun : noun weapon that shoots
Example sentences :
  • It's difficult to fire a handgun accurately while in motion.
  • Extract from : « The Status Civilization » by Robert Sheckley
  • The first portable arms were the cannon and handgun, both adjusted to very heavy, straight butt-ends and very difficult to handle.
  • Extract from : « The Spell of Belgium » by Isabel Anderson
  • He was feeling too cheerful to use his rightful advantage over them, and decided to use a handgun, since they had nothing better.
  • Extract from : « World Without War » by E. G. von Wald
  • "Ewyo dies if I'm touched," said Revel coolly, pointing the handgun at the squire's belly.
  • Extract from : « The Buttoned Sky » by Geoff St. Reynard
  • Homer came to his feet and handgun in fist made a dash for the front entrance.
  • Extract from : « Black Man's Burden » by Dallas McCord Reynolds
  • Another major threat to every American's person and property is the criminal carrying a handgun.
  • Extract from : « Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 » by Various
  • No one shall shoot in or keep in his house any handgun or crossbow unless he has 2,000s. yearly.
  • Extract from : « Our Legal Heritage, 5th Ed. » by S. A. Reilly
  • A beef-faced squire on a pirouetting horse loosed off his gun at Revel, who snatched a handgun from his belt and fired back.
  • Extract from : « The Buttoned Sky » by Geoff St. Reynard
  • But if you have ever fired a handgun, you don't even think about recoil.
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (3 of 26): Hearings Vol. III (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
  • In 1540, he proclaimed that there would be no shooting by handgun except on a shooting range.
  • Extract from : « Our Legal Heritage, 5th Ed. » by S. A. Reilly
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