arme à feu — meaning in English

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.
• hardware noun The physical parts of a computer or electronic system — the processor, memory, drives, screen, cables and casing — as opposed to the programs that run on them.

Senses

arme à feu is used for these senses in English:

• firearm A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.
• hardware (slang) A firearm.

gun — full definition

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

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