firearms (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪərˌɑːrmz/

Definition

Weapons such as guns or rifles that are designed to be carried and fired by a person.

Examples

• The museum displayed a collection of antique firearms.

• It is illegal to carry firearms in public places without a license.

• The hunter checked his firearms before heading into the woods.

How to Use firearms

firearms safety (collocation)

Practices and rules for handling firearms safely. — "The hunter education course included a comprehensive section on firearms safety."

firearms training (collocation)

Instruction on how to use firearms correctly and safely. — "Police officers undergo rigorous firearms training."

Synonyms of firearms

Words with a similar meaning to firearms:

• guns
• weapons
• arms
• ordnance

Antonyms of firearms

Words with the opposite meaning to firearms:

• peace
• disarmament

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