vuurwapen meaning in English — firearm, gun

English meaning

firearm noun A weapon, such as a gun, that uses an explosive charge to fire a projectile.
gun noun A weapon that fires bullets or shells using an explosive charge, ranging from handguns to rifles and artillery.

vuurwapen is used for these senses in English:

firearm A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.
gun A less portable, long firearm that fires bullets or projectiles; a rifle, either manual, automatic or semi-automatic; a flintlock, musket or shotgun.
gun A very portable, short firearm, for hand use, which fires bullets or projectiles, such as a handgun, revolver, pistol, or Derringer.

noun A weapon that fires bullets or shells using an explosive charge, ranging from handguns to rifles and artillery.
noun A hand-held tool that shoots or sprays a substance, such as a glue gun, staple gun, or spray gun.
noun Informal: a skilled or highly capable person, especially one hired for a specific job.
verb To press the accelerator hard, making an engine suddenly speed up.
verb To be gunning for something/someone: to pursue a goal aggressively, or to specifically target someone.

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