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pistol

UK
/ˈpɪstəl/
US
/ˈpɪstəl/

Translations

pistolnoun
pistols
pl
UK
/ˈpɪstəl/
US
/ˈpɪstəl/
The detective carried a pistol in his holster for protection.
Le détective portait un pistolet dans son étui pour se protéger.
Synonyms
handgun
revolver
firearm
sidearm
piece
pistolverb
pistoled
Past Simple
pistoled
Past Participle
pistoling
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɪstl̩/
US
/ˈpɪstl̩/
Additional translations
pistoletterRare.
Synonyms
shoot
fire
shoot at
discharge
gun
open fire (on)
blast
shoot dead
pistoladjective
UK
/ˈpɪstl̩/
US
/ˈpɪstl̩/
Used attributively to describe something related to or designed for use with a pistol.
pistoletEmployé comme élément déterminatif ou adjectif de composition.
He replaced the rifle stock with a pistol grip.
Il a remplacé la crosse du fusil par une poignée pistolet.

Definitions

pistolnoun
A small firearm designed to be held and operated with one hand.
The detective carried a pistol in his holster for protection.
A person who is lively and energetic, often used in a playful or affectionate manner.
She's such a pistol, always full of energy and ready for an adventure.
pistolverb
To shoot (someone or something) with a pistol.
The duelist pistoled his opponent at dawn.
pistoladjective
Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of a pistol.
He replaced the rifle stock with a pistol grip.
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