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pistol

UK
/ˈpɪstəl/
US
/ˈpɪstəl/

Translations

pistolnoun
pistols
pl
UK
/ˈpɪstəl/
US
/ˈpɪstəl/
He carried a pistol for self-defense.
Он носил пистолет для самообороны.
Synonyms
revolver
firearm
sidearm
piece
handgun
pistolverb
pistoled
Past Simple
pistoled
Past Participle
pistoling
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɪstl̩/
US
/ˈpɪstl̩/
He tried to pistol the target from a distance.
Он попытался стрелять в цель с расстояния.
Additional translations
устрелить
Synonyms
blast
shoot dead
open fire (on)
gun
discharge
shoot at
fire
shoot
pistoladjective
UK
/ˈpɪstl̩/
US
/ˈpɪstl̩/
Used attributively to describe something related to or designed for use with a pistol.

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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