The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word FIREARM
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result FIREARM
- Rod contains anger entering ranch
- Sack member producing dangerous weapon
- Weapon getting attention in company
- Rage, holding rounds for gun
- Piece of tree got mare confused
- Weapon company gets receiver in
- Piece from Iran set in irregular frame
- Gun farmer shot about lunchtime?
- Weapon offered by listener in company
- Anger in agricultural business — one gets fired
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The straight part
We know that "Weapon" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case weapon = firearm.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FIREARM mean?
FIREARM noun- A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.