# firearm

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfaɪəɹˌɑː(ɹ)m/ · frequency rank #11,382

## Definitions
1. A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.

## Etymology
From fire (“projectile discharge”) + arm (“weapon”).

## Easily confused with
- **forearm** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/firearm-vs-forearm)

## Common misspellings (10)
`ffirearm`, `fierarm`, `firaerm`, `fireamr`, `firearmm`, `firearrm`, `fireram`, `firrearm`, `friearm`, `ifrearm`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/firearm