handgun

The word “handgun” has 2 syllables: hand-gun

It's pronounced as /ˈhændɡʌn/

What is synonym and antonym for handgun?

In the thesaurus, “handgun” has 61 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for handgun along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for handgun

AK-47
Saturday night special
Saturday-night special
Uzi
arm
arquebus
assault rifle
assault weapon
automatic
blaster
blunderbuss
breechloader
cannon
carbine
cheap handgun
culverin
derringer
difference
equalizer
fieldpiece
firearm
firelock
flintlock
forty-five
gat
gun
hardware
harquebus
heat
howitzer
machine gun
machine pistol
magnum
matchlock
mortar
musket
ordnance
peashooter
persuader
piece
pistol
repeater
revolver
rifle
rod
roscoe
self-loader
semiautomatic
shotgun
sidearm
six-gun
six-shooter
small arm
smoothbore
speargun
submachine gun
thirty-eight
tommy gun
twenty-two
weapon
zip gun

Meanings of handgun

noun
1. A small gun with a relatively short barrel, designed to be held and operated with a single hand.

Example Sentences

The police officer secured his handgun in a holster before entering the building.
She took a firearms safety course to learn how to handle a handgun responsibly.
The detective found a handgun at the crime scene, which was sent for forensic analysis.
He kept his handgun in a locked drawer, away from children and unauthorized users.
The debate about gun control often includes discussions on the regulation of handguns.

On this page you'll find 61 synonyms or another words to handgun, such as: AK-47, Saturday night special, Saturday-night special, Uzi, arm, arquebus, assault rifle.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.