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Firearm vs Ballproof - What's the difference?

firearm | ballproof |

As a noun firearm

is a personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a metal (usually lead) projectile.

As an adjective ballproof is

incapable of being penetrated by balls from firearms; bulletproof.

firearm

Noun

(en noun)
  • A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a metal (usually lead) projectile.
  • Hyponyms

    * See .

    ballproof

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Incapable of being penetrated by balls from firearms; bulletproof.
  • (Webster 1913)