pistol

[US]/ˈpɪstl/
[UK]/ˈpɪstl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. handgun
vt. shoot

Phrases & Collocations

firing a pistol

concealed carry pistol

pistol grip

loading a pistol

air pistol

pocket pistol

water pistol

Example Sentences

He pulled out his pistol and aimed at the target.

The detective found a pistol hidden under the bed.

She always keeps a pistol in her purse for self-defense.

The criminal threatened the cashier with a pistol during the robbery.

The police officer confiscated the illegal pistol from the suspect.

The pistol fired a single shot, alerting everyone in the vicinity.

He always practices his aim with a pistol at the shooting range.

The pistol was engraved with intricate designs on the handle.

She learned how to properly clean and maintain her pistol.

The soldier holstered his pistol before entering the building.

Real-world Examples

The Indian authorities say they recovered two pistols and a rifle after the gun battle.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation December 2022

She wished she had that pistol now.

Source: Gone with the Wind

Thrusted light is worse than presented pistols.

Source: Moby-Dick

There would be a noise like a pistol shot.

Source: The Case of the Green Jade Crown in Sherlock Holmes' Investigations

When I was in a safe place, I loaded my pistols, this time with dry powder.

Source: Treasure Island ( abridged version)

In actually hearing his father condemned for treason, Albert might be too upset to aim his pistol carefully.

Source: The Count of Monte Cristo: Selected Edition

That pistol is worth more than all the gold in the world.

Source: English little tyrant

There's a Confederate pistol in her lap under her shawl, and she'll kill you quick as look at you.

Source: "To Kill a Mockingbird" Original Soundtrack

You thought you would have mysterious figures in the night, the crack of pistols, drugs in the wine.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 1

If someone jumps the gun, it means they start too soon, before the starting pistol.

Source: BBC Authentic English

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