pistol (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈpɪstəl
Definition
A small firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand.
Examples
The officer kept his service pistol loaded and ready at all times.
He practiced his aim at the shooting range using a semi-automatic pistol.
The antique pistol was displayed behind glass in the museum's armory.
How to Use pistol
- draw a pistol (collocation)
- to pull a weapon out of its holster — "The sheriff had to draw his pistol when the situation turned violent."
- fire a pistol (collocation)
- to shoot the weapon — "She was trained to fire her pistol with extreme precision."
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