HANDGUN Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word handgun. (close relations)
handguns
Best Alternative Words for HANDGUN
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pistol | nounn | |||||||
noun • a firearm that is held and fired with one hand | ||||||||
firearm | nounn | |||||||
noun • a portable gun | ||||||||
revolver | nounn | |||||||
noun • a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets) • a door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings | ||||||||
shooter | nounn | |||||||
noun • a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles • a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot) • a gambler who throws dice in the game of craps • (sports) a player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal (or a basketball player who shoots at the basket) • a professional killer who uses a gun | ||||||||
sidearm | nounn | |||||||
adjective • (of pitches) made with the arm moving parallel to the ground adverb • in a sidearm manner | ||||||||
weapon | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting • a means of persuading or arguing | ||||||||
shooting iron | nounn | |||||||
noun • a firearm that is held and fired with one hand | ||||||||
side arm | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a firearm that is held and fired with one hand |