handgun
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Definition
A handgun is a small gun designed to be held and used with one hand, such as a pistol or revolver.
Usage & Nuances
'Handgun' is a general term, including pistols and revolvers. Used in legal, police, and safety contexts. Less common in everyday conversation unless discussing firearms specifically. Don't confuse with 'rifle' or 'shotgun', which are larger guns held with both hands.
Spanish: pistola - arma de manoPortuguese (BR): revólver - pistola (arma de fogo)Portuguese (PT): revólver - pistola (arma de fogo)Chinese (Simplified): 手枪Chinese (Traditional): 手槍Hindi: हैंडगन - पिस्तौलArabic: مسدسBengali: হ্যান্ডগান - পিস্তল - রিভলভারRussian: пистолет - револьвер (ручное оружие)Japanese: 拳銃Vietnamese: súng ngắn - súng lụcKorean: 권총Turkish: tabancaUrdu: ہینڈگن - پستول - ریوالورIndonesian: pistol - revolver (senjata genggam)
Example Sentences
He pulled out a handgun when he heard the noise downstairs.
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Carrying a handgun in public is illegal in many countries.
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The police officer carried a handgun in his belt.
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He bought a handgun for self-defense.
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A handgun is smaller than a rifle.
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The suspect was arrested after police found a loaded handgun in the car.
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