Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

firearm

/ˈfaɪəɹˌɑː(ɹ)m/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.69 in modern English

Syllables: firearm
IPA: /ˈfaɪəɹˌɑː(ɹ)m/

12

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.

Example Sentences

"David was arrested for illegal possession of firearms."
"Understanding gun ownership in the US can help inform debates about firearm laws (or lack thereof). […] There are about 393 million privately owned firearms in the US, according to an estimate by the Switzerland-based Small Arms Survey – or in other words, 120 guns for every 100 Americans."

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *péh₂wr̥ Proto-Germanic *fōr Proto-West Germanic *fuir Old English fȳr Middle English fyr English fire English arm English firearm From fire (“projectile discharge”) + arm (“weapon”).

Inflected Forms

firearms (plural) fire arm (alternative, rare)

Derived Forms

antifirearm antifirearms

Frequently Paired Words

:Category:Firearms cold weapon white arm artillery cannon autocannon

Synonyms

firearm gat gun iron piece small-arm

Antonyms

cold weapon white arm

Questions

How do you pronounce firearm?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfaɪəɹˌɑː(ɹ)m/.
What does firearm mean?: A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.
Where does firearm come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *péh₂wr̥ Proto-Germanic *fōr Proto-West Germanic *fuir Old English fȳr Middle English fyr English fire English arm English firearm From fire (“projectile discharge”) + arm (“weapon”).

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