pistol (Meaning)
pistol (n)
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
pistol (n.)
The smallest firearm used, intended to be fired from one hand, -- now of many patterns, and bearing a great variety of names. See Illust. of Revolver.
pistol (v. t.)
To shoot with a pistol.
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pistol Sentence Examples
- The detective cautiously drew his pistol as he entered the darkened room.
- She kept a small pistol in her purse for self-defense.
- The cowboy twirled his pistol expertly before holstering it.
- The villain aimed his pistol at the hero, ready to fire.
- The soldier clutched his pistol tightly as he advanced through enemy territory.
- The detective found a hidden compartment containing a loaded pistol.
- In the heat of the moment, he reached for his pistol, but it was too late.
- The gangster threatened the shopkeeper with a pistol, demanding money.
- She trained for months to improve her accuracy with a pistol at the shooting range.
- The assassin discreetly concealed the pistol beneath his coat before entering the crowded room.
FAQs About the word pistol
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The detective cautiously drew his pistol as he entered the darkened room.
She kept a small pistol in her purse for self-defense.
The cowboy twirled his pistol expertly before holstering it.
The villain aimed his pistol at the hero, ready to fire.
