Handguns — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈhan(d)-ˌgən/ hand·gun

Meaning & Definition of Handguns

Handguns (noun)

  1. a firearm (such as a revolver or pistol) designed to be held and fired with one hand

Handguns (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in pistols, revolvers

    similar: derringers, forty-fives, gats (slang), pistols, revolvers, rods (slang), roscoes (slang), sidearms, six-guns, six-shooters, zip guns, arms, firearms, guns, heat (slang), pieces, small arms, self-loaders, semiautomatics, blunderbusses, breechloaders, culverins, fieldpieces, firelocks, flintlocks, harquebuses, matchlocks, muskets, rifles, shotguns, smoothbores, twenty-twos, AK-47s, assault rifles, assault weapons, automatics, carbines, machine guns, machine pistols, repeaters, submachine guns, tommy guns, spearguns

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Handguns

The most common words with a similar meaning to Handguns:

Slang: gats, rods, roscoes, heat
derringers, forty-fives, pistols, revolvers, sidearms, six-guns, six-shooters, zip guns, arms, firearms, guns, pieces, small arms, self-loaders, semiautomatics, blunderbusses, breechloaders, culverins, fieldpieces, firelocks, flintlocks, harquebuses, matchlocks, muskets, rifles, shotguns, smoothbores, twenty-twos, AK-47s, assault rifles, assault weapons, automatics, carbines, machine guns, machine pistols, repeaters, submachine guns, tommy guns, spearguns

Origin & Etymology of Handguns

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Handguns

What does "Handguns" mean?

"Handguns" means a firearm (such as a revolver or pistol) designed to be held and fired with one hand. As a noun, it is defined as: a firearm (such as a revolver or pistol) designed to be held and fired with one hand.

What is another word for "Handguns"?

Other words for "Handguns" include derringers, forty-fives, gats, pistols, revolvers, rods, roscoes and sidearms. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Handguns" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Handguns"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Handguns". Common alternatives include derringers, forty-fives, gats, pistols, revolvers, rods, roscoes, sidearms, six-guns and six-shooters.

What is a slang word for "Handguns"?

Slang words for "Handguns" include gats, rods, roscoes and heat.

Is "Handguns" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Handguns" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Handguns"?

"Handguns" is pronounced /ˈhan(d)-ˌgən/ and divided into syllables as hand·gun.

What is the origin of the word "Handguns"?

First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Handguns" meaning "as in pistols, revolvers"?

When "Handguns" (noun) means as in pistols, revolvers, synonyms include derringers, forty-fives, gats, pistols, revolvers and rods.