noun
handgun
HAND-guhn
noun
1
A firearm small enough to be held and fired with one hand, such as a pistol or revolver.
"The store sells hunting rifles but not handguns."
Word Forms
handguns plural
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Etymology
A compound of hand and gun, describing a firearm designed for one-handed use.