derringer Synonyms
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- arm
- firelock
- carbine
- roscoe
- forty-five
- shotgun
- gat
- -45
- semiautomatic
- zip-gun
- rod
- self-loader
- matchlock
- rifle
- musket
- breechloader
- harquebus
- small-arm
- flintlock
- smoothbore
- blunderbuss
- arquebus
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derringer Meaning
derringer (n)
a pocket pistol of large caliber with a short barrel
derringer (n.)
A kind of short-barreled pocket pistol, of very large caliber, often carrying a half-ounce ball.
derringer Sentence Examples
- The derringer tucked discreetly into his coat pocket was his last line of defense.
- She inherited her grandfather's antique derringer, a relic of the Wild West.
- In the dimly lit saloon, the gambler reached for his derringer, ready for any trouble.
- The derringer's small size made it ideal for concealed carry in dangerous times.
- The outlaw drew his derringer with lightning speed, ready to settle the dispute.
- The detective found a derringer hidden beneath the suspect's mattress during the search.
- The elegant lady kept a pearl-handled derringer in her handbag for emergencies.
- With a derringer strapped to her ankle, she felt a sense of security in the lawless town.
- The derringer's accuracy at close range made it a favorite among those in the know.
- Despite its diminutive size, the derringer packed a powerful punch, earning respect in gunfighter circles.
FAQs About the word derringer
a pocket pistol of large caliber with a short barrelA kind of short-barreled pocket pistol, of very large caliber, often carrying a half-ounce ball.
sidearm,revolver, six-gun, six-shooter, pistol, firearm, gun, handgun, arm, firelock
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The derringer tucked discreetly into his coat pocket was his last line of defense.
She inherited her grandfather's antique derringer, a relic of the Wild West.
In the dimly lit saloon, the gambler reached for his derringer, ready for any trouble.
The derringer's small size made it ideal for concealed carry in dangerous times.
