English word firearm comes from English fire, English arm
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| fire | English (en) | (farriery) to cauterize. (intransitive) to shoot a gun, a cannon or a similar weapon. (intransitive, computer sciences, software engineering) to initiate an event (by means of an event handler). (intransitive, dated) to be irritated or inflamed with passion. (intransitive, dated) to catch fire; to be kindled. (intransitive, physiology) to cause an action potential in a cell. (transitive) to [...] |
| arm | English (en) | (anatomy) The extended portion of the upper limb, from the shoulder to the elbow.. (baseball, slang) A pitcher. (figurative) Power; might; strength; support.. (genetics) One of the two parts of a chromosome.. (geography) A bay or inlet off a main body of water.. A branch of an organization.. A group of patients in a medical trial.. A limb, or locomotive or prehensile organ, of an [...] |
| firearm | English (en) | A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead. |