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pistol Definition and Meaning in English (pistol definition)

noun
Synonyms:handgunsidearm
Quick Answer • Definition

Pistol definition: A small firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand.

Definitions of Pistol

  1. 1noun

    A small firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand.

Example Sentences

casual

“The police officer drew his pistol from its holster.”

casual

“He carried a small pistol for self-defense.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past participlepistol-whipped
pluralpistols
adjectivepistol-grip

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

pistol-whipexpression

To strike someone with a pistol.

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Pistol definition: A small firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand.
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