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handgun Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A compact firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand, although a two-handed grip is commonly used in practice.
Usage Example
"The security personnel were trained extensively in safely unholstering and discharging a pistol at the firing range."
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pistol
Strong
revolver
firearm
Weak
weapon
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Handgun. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/handgun