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firearm

Meanings
  • noun

    A portable gun used to hunt, protect, or fight.

    - "He went hunting with his trusty firearm."
    - "The police officer drew his firearm during the robbery."
  • noun

    A weapon that propels a projectile by the force of an explosion.

    - "The firearm was loaded and ready for action."
    - "The soldier took aim with his firearm."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1762933"
Antonyms

cold weapon , white arm
Rhymes
Words rhyming with firearm
alarm , calm , garm , harm , marshmallow , swarm
Variants
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firearm , firearms
Etymology
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Derived from the Old French word 'feu d'armes', meaning 'weapon of fire'.

Trivia
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  1. The first recorded use of a firearm was in China around 1288.

  2. The largest collection of firearms in the world is housed in the Cody Firearms Museum in Wyoming, USA.

  3. The bullet used in the first successful assassination with a firearm was fired in 1504 by Pope Julius II against the Duke of Bologna.

Related Concepts
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  1. Gun: A type of firearm that discharges a projectile using gunpowder.

  2. Handgun: A firearm that can be held and operated with one hand.

  3. Rifle: A long-barreled firearm designed for accurate shooting of projectiles.

Culture
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Firearms have played a significant role in human history, from their use in hunting and warfare to their presence in popular culture. They have been featured in literature, art, music, and film, and continue to be a subject of fascination and controversy.

How to Memorize "firearm"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the shape and design of a firearm.
    - Imagine the sound and feeling of firing a firearm.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'firearm' with the image of a gun.
    - Think of the word 'bang' when you hear the word 'firearm'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'FIREARM' to remember the parts of a firearm: Frame, Ignition, Rifle, Extractor, Action, and Magazine.

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