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hand weapon

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hand weapon [′hand ‚wep·ən]
(ordnance)
A weapon, such as a pistol, knife, or sword, used by one hand. Also known as hand arm.


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The home of William Charles Hughes, 65, was said to contain a heavy machine gun, between 70 and 80 hand weapons, rifles and shotguns, and 500 air guns.
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