Plural of handgun
regular plural
The plural of handgun is handguns.
Forms of handgun
| Singular | handgun /ˈhændˌɡʌn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | handguns |
| Countable | countable |
Handguns in a sentence
- A related design and marketing innovation has been the sale to civilians of “vest busters,” handguns specifically designed to penetrate body armor.2013, Tom Diaz, The Last Gun: How Changes in the Gun Industry are Killing Americans and what it Will Take to Stop it, page 166
- This town is really dangerous because these youngsters have Beretta handguns.From the entry town
- As with handguns and rifles, some ammos are more accurate than others.2011, Mark Brannon, Tom Hanrahan, Shooting Sporting Clays, page 39. From the entry ammo
- The weapons are classified into three groups: handguns, other guns, and nonguns (which includes no weapon).2000, Alfred Blumstein, Joel Wallman, The Crime Drop in America, page 31. From the entry nongun
- He wants to pass legislation that would allow properly-trained teachers and administrators to carry concealed handguns on school property.2006 October 13, Leonard Pitts Jr., “In My Opinion: Giving teachers guns a simple but stupid idea”, in The Miami Herald, final edition…. From the entry pamby
Meaning of handgun
- noun A small gun with a relatively short barrel, designed to be held and operated with a single hand.
Questions about the plural of handgun
- What is the plural of handgun?
- The plural of handgun is handguns.
- Is handgun countable?
- Handgun is a countable noun.
Source and license
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