pistole (Meaning)
pistole (n.)
The name of certain gold coins of various values formerly coined in some countries of Europe. In Spain it was equivalent to a quarter doubloon, or about $3.90, and in Germany and Italy nearly the same. There was an old Italian pistole worth about $5.40.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pistole
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pistole Sentence Examples
- The musketeer confidently brandished his pistole as he charged into battle.
- The pirate captain kept a pair of silver-mounted pistoles tucked into his belt.
- In the wild west, a man's life could often depend on the speed of his draw with a pistole.
- The highwayman demanded the traveler's purse at gunpoint, his pistole gleaming in the moonlight.
- She inherited a collection of antique pistoles from her grandfather, each with its own rich history.
- The detective examined the murder scene, noting the presence of a discarded pistole near the body.
- With a well-placed shot from his trusty pistole, the sheriff brought the outlaw to justice.
- The assassin silently approached his target, his hand resting on the grip of his hidden pistole.
- The nobleman wagered a hefty sum of pistoles on the outcome of the duel.
- Despite being outnumbered, the rebel leader stood his ground, pistole in hand, ready to fight for freedom.
FAQs About the word pistole
The name of certain gold coins of various values formerly coined in some countries of Europe. In Spain it was equivalent to a quarter doubloon, or about $3.90,
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The musketeer confidently brandished his pistole as he charged into battle.
The pirate captain kept a pair of silver-mounted pistoles tucked into his belt.
In the wild west, a man's life could often depend on the speed of his draw with a pistole.
The highwayman demanded the traveler's purse at gunpoint, his pistole gleaming in the moonlight.
