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handgun

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhændˌɡən// UK //hˈændɡʌn// hand·gun

n. a small gun that you can hold and fire with just one hand.

n. a firearm designed to be held and operated by a single hand, such as a pistol or revolver.


SIMPLE

The officer carried a handgun in a holster on his belt.

CONTEXTUAL

The local government introduced stricter laws regarding the storage and transport of a handgun within city limits.

COMPLEX

While rifles are preferred for long-range accuracy, the handgun remains the primary choice for personal protection due to its compact size and ease of concealment.

Synonyms
Origin

From hand + gun.

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