handvuurwapen

Definitions of handvuurwapen
  1. noun
    a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
    synonyms: blaffer, pistool, revolver
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    types:
    automaat
    a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released
    blaffer, pistool
    a pocket pistol of large caliber with a short barrel
    revolver
    a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
    type of:
    vuurwapen
    a portable gun
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