This is the 3932nd most frequent Dutch word.
vuurwapen
"Vuurwapen" means "firearm" in English.
In this sentence, 'vuurwapen' refers to a general concept of a firearm that the police discovered, emphasizing its presence as evidence.
De politie vond een geladen vuurwapen tijdens het onderzoek.
The police found a loaded firearm during the investigation.
Here, 'vuurwapen' signifies the action of handling a firearm, focusing on the manner of interaction with the object.
Hij hanteerde het vuurwapen met grote zorgvuldigheid.
He handled the firearm with great caution.
In this context, 'vuurwapen' pertains to the process and legality of possessing a firearm as an object subject to regulations.