No. 3,932 in Dutch
vuurwapen
"Vuurwapen" means "firearm" in English.
In a sentence
De politie vond een geladen vuurwapen tijdens het onderzoek.
The police found a loaded firearm during the investigation.
In this sentence, 'vuurwapen' refers to a general concept of a firearm that the police discovered, emphasizing its presence as evidence.
Hij hanteerde het vuurwapen met grote zorgvuldigheid.
He handled the firearm with great caution.
Here, 'vuurwapen' signifies the action of handling a firearm, focusing on the manner of interaction with the object.
Het wettelijk bezit van een vuurwapen vereist een vergunning.
Owning a firearm legally requires a permit.
In this context, 'vuurwapen' pertains to the process and legality of possessing a firearm as an object subject to regulations.
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