handgun

A firearm designed to be held and operated with one hand.

• 🇩🇪Eine Schusswaffe, die so konstruiert ist, dass sie mit einer Hand gehalten und abgefeuert werden kann. Sie umfasst insbesondere Pistolen und Revolver.

1. Firearm B2 formal

   A compact firearm designed to be held and operated with one hand, often used for self-defense or law enforcement.

   • He kept a handgun in the drawer for protection.
   • The officer carried a standard-issue handgun on duty.
   • Handguns are subject to strict regulations in many countries.
   • She practiced shooting at the range with a handgun.

   🇩🇪Handfeuerwaffe

   Synonyme: pistolrevolversidearm

2. Slang for a small pistol B2 informal american

   An informal term for a small, concealable firearm, typically a pistol or revolver.

   • In the movie, the character pulled out a handgun from his jacket.
   • Street slang sometimes refers to a handgun as a 'piece' or 'rod'.
   • The detective found a discarded handgun near the scene.

   🇩🇪Umgangssprachlich für eine kleine Pistole

   Synonyme: derringerholdout

• handguns plural form
• handguns' possessive plural form
• handgun's possessive singular form