handgun

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Hyponyms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From hand + gun.

[edit] Noun

handgun (plural handguns)

1. A small, hand-held gun with a relatively short barrel.

[edit] Synonyms

• pistol

[edit] Hyponyms

• derringer
• revolver