handgun
noun
any firearm that can be held and fired with one hand; a revolver or a pistol.
handguns
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pluralof handgun.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Public support for a total ban on handguns in the home had plummeted.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
In 1556 a Venetian author named Girolamo Garimberto published a treatise on the proper behavior of soldiers that condemned small handguns as more suitable to a “street assassin” than an honest soldier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Smith & Wesson Brands soared 20% after reporting a higher fourth-quarter profit as demand for new products and handguns surged.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Gun rights advocates have praised the proposed change, saying it will enable citizens to more easily ship handguns for repairs, for sports shooting on vacation and when relocating to a new address.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
One of them, labeled defense dispenser, offered self-defense equipment: lightweight body armor, chemical repellents, and a wide selection of handguns.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
