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HANDGUN Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word handgun. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word handgun. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For HANDGUN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for handgun, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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firearm piece small-arm weapon

Alternatives for PISTOL

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