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firearm (noun)

firearm /ˈfajɚˌɑɚm/ noun

plural firearms

firearm

/ˈfajɚˌɑɚm/

noun

plural firearms

Britannica Dictionary definition of FIREARM

[count]

: a small gun

revolvers, rifles, and other firearms

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