Pistolled: meaning, definitions and examples
🔫
pistolled
[ ˈpɪstld ]
firearm usage
To have discharged a pistol, often in a quick or sudden manner. This term typically refers to the action of shooting a gun that is small enough to be held and operated with one hand. The use of 'pistolled' implies a certain immediacy or intensity in the act of firing, often used in contexts involving self-defense or conflict. It can also suggest a sense of urgency or danger in the situation.
Synonyms
discharged, fired, shot.
Examples of usage
- He pistolled at the target with precision.
- During the raid, the suspect pistolled several rounds.
- In self-defense, she pistolled her attacker.
Translations
Translations of the word "pistolled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pistoleiro
🇮🇳 पिस्तौलधारी
🇩🇪 Pistolier
🇮🇩 penembak
🇺🇦 пістолетник
🇵🇱 pistoletowy
🇯🇵 ピストルを持った人
🇫🇷 pistolier
🇪🇸 pistolero
🇹🇷 tabancalı
🇰🇷 권총을 가진 사람
🇸🇦 مسدسي
🇨🇿 pistolník
🇸🇰 pistolník
🇨🇳 手枪手
🇸🇮 pistoler
🇮🇸 byssumaður
🇰🇿 пистолетші
🇬🇪 პისტოლეტი
🇦🇿 pistolçu
🇲🇽 pistolero
Etymology
The term 'pistolled' originates from the word 'pistol,' which traces back to the early 17th century. The word 'pistol' is believed to have derived from the name of a city in France called Pisteaux, where an early form of the firearm was made. The transition to the verb form 'pistolled' occurred as the term began to be used to describe the action of firing a pistol. As firearms evolved, so too did the language surrounding them, and 'pistol' became a common term in military and civilian contexts alike. During the 19th century, the use of pistols surged due to their portability and effectiveness, further embedding the term in colloquial and formal language. Today, 'pistolled' retains an association with both sport shooting and more serious implications in law enforcement and personal defense.