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firearm

🇬🇧 UK/'faiә'ɑ:m/🇺🇸 US
GREB2

Definitions

n.

A portable weapon that uses explosive powder to fire a projectile, such as a gun or rifle.

火器;枪支

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
firefire, flame, combustion
+
armweapons, arms, tools of war
=firearm

Common Collocations

  • 1.firearm ownership枪支所有权
  • 2.firearm regulations枪支法规

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The security guard checked for concealed firearms before allowing entry.

  • 2.

    Strict laws regulate the ownership and purchase of firearms nationwide.

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