handgun

noun
UK: /ˈhændɡʌn/
US: /ˈhændɡʌn/

  1. A small gun that can be held in one hand.

    1. He carries a handgun for protection.
    2. The police found the handgun used in the crime scene investigation.

  2. A short firearm designed to be fired from one hand, such as a pistol or revolver.

    1. She had a permit to carry a concealed handgun.
    2. The detective examined the recovered handgun for fingerprints and ballistic data.

Synonyms

pistol revolver sidearm firearm

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "handgun" in English means: A small gun that can be held in one hand., A short firearm designed to be fired from one hand, such as a pistol or revolver..

The phonetic transcription of "handgun" is /ˈhændɡʌn/ in British English and /ˈhændɡʌn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "handgun": pistol, revolver, sidearm, firearm.

Example usage of "handgun": "He carries a handgun for protection.". More examples on the page.