From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Weaponshandgunhand‧gun /ˈhændɡʌn/ noun [countable]PMWa small gun that you hold in one hand when you fire itExamples from the Corpushandgun• He is thought to be armed with a handgun.• Police said Cosby was shot once with a handgun.• But this time, the neighbor happened to mention his handgun.• Cigarettes, like handguns, are legal for adults to sell and possess.• I would have given a good deal to have the stalwartLord Byron by me, armed with the handgun.• But the police are already complaining about their poor pay and the fact that they are armed only with handguns.