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Pistol: meaning, definitions and examples

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pistol

 

[ หˆpษชstษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

firearm

A small firearm designed to be held in one hand, which can fire bullets. Pistols are commonly used by law enforcement officers and military personnel.

Synonyms

gun, handgun, revolver, sidearm

Examples of usage

  • A police officer drew his pistol to defend himself.
  • The soldier carried a pistol as part of his gear.
  • She kept a pistol in her purse for protection.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A scoring shot in basketball where the player flicks the ball into the net with one hand.

Synonyms

field goal, shot

Examples of usage

  • He made a perfect pistol from the three-point line.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To shoot someone with a pistol.

Synonyms

fire, shoot

Examples of usage

  • The criminal attempted to pistol his way out of the situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "pistol" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pistola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคธเฅเคคเฅŒเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pistole

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pistol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ัั‚ะพะปะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pistolet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใ‚นใƒˆใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pistolet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pistola

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tabanca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ถŒ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุฏุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pistole

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ piลกtoฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‹ๆžช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piลกtola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skammbyssa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฟะฐะฝัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒแƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tapanรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pistola

Etymology

The word 'pistol' originated in the mid-16th century from French 'pistolet', diminutive of 'piston' (a small firearm). The term has evolved to encompass various meanings across different contexts, from firearms to sports. Pistols have played a significant role in law enforcement, military operations, and sports competitions.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,847 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.