Small arm
Small arm noun - A portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder.
Usage example: the soldiers keep their small arms securely in their holsters when not on patrol
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Synonyms for Small arm
Zip gun
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Zip gun and Small arm. (2017). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/small_arm/zip_gun
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