firearms

/ˈfaɪərɑːmz/ /ˈfaɪərærmz/

Meanings

noun

A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.

Examples :

""The police officer showed us the proper way to store firearms safely at home." "

Related Words

projectile noun

/pɹə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛktɪl/ /pɹəˈdʒɛk.taɪl/

An object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon.

"The archer used a strong bow to launch the projectile at the target. "

powder noun

/ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/

The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.

"The old book was covered in a fine layer of powder. "

showed verb

/ˈʃoʊd/

To display, to have somebody see (something).

"All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper."

proper noun

/ˈpɹɔp.ə/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ/

Something set apart for a special use.

"The school's library is the proper for quiet study. "

officer noun

/ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

"The school officer made sure all the students stayed in line during the parade. "

personal noun

/ˈpɜː.sən.əl/ /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/

An advertisement by which individuals attempt to meet others with similar interests.

"The online personal for finding a book club partner was very popular among students. "

weapon noun

/ˈwɛ.pən/

An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords.

"The club that is now mostly used for golf was once a common weapon."

safely adverb

/ˈseɪfli/

In a safe manner; without risk; using caution above all else.

"The child crossed the street safely, looking both ways before stepping off the curb. "

propel verb

/pɹəˈpɛl/

To provide an impetus for motion or physical action, to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive forward.

"The coach's encouraging words propelled the team to victory. "

often adjective

/ˈɑf(t)ən/ /ˈɒf(t)ən/ /ˈɔf(t)ən/

Frequent.

"My sister is often late for school. "

police noun

[pəˈliːs] /ˈpliːs/ /ˈpoʊ.liːs/

A civil force granted the legal authority for law enforcement and maintaining public order.

"Call the police!"

explosive noun

/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/ /ɛkˈsploʊsɪv/

Any explosive substance.

"The demolition crew carefully handled the explosive before the building implosion. "