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Definition of Pistol
1. Noun. A firearm that is held and fired with one hand.
Specialized synonyms: Automatic, Automatic Pistol, Derringer, Forty-five, Gat, Rod, Horse Pistol, Horse-pistol, Peacekeeper, Revolver, Six-gun, Six-shooter, Saturday Night Special, Semiautomatic, Semiautomatic Pistol, Verey Pistol, Very Pistol, Zip Gun
Generic synonyms: Firearm, Piece, Small-arm
Terms within: Gunstock, Stock
Derivative terms: Pistoleer
Definition of Pistol
1. 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.
2. v. t. To shoot with a pistol.
Definition of Pistol
1. to shoot with a small firearm [v -TOLED, -TOLING, -TOLS or -TOLLED, -TOLLING, -TOLS]
Medical Definition of Pistol
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The smallest firearm used, intended to be fired from one hand, now of many patterns, and bearing a great variety of names. Pistol carbine, a firearm with a removable but-piece, and thus capable of being used either as a pistol or a carbine.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pistol
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