Pistol Whip

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Pronunciation: /ˈpɪstəl wɪp/

Definitions of pistol whip

noun a physical attack using a pistol as a weapon

Example Sentences

A1 He was injured by a pistol whip during the robbery.

A2 The criminal used a pistol whip to threaten the victim.

B1 The detective found evidence of a pistol whip in the crime scene.

B2 The suspect was charged with assault with a deadly weapon after using a pistol whip.

C1 The trained assassin expertly executed a pistol whip maneuver on his target.

C2 The infamous gang leader was known for his brutal pistol whip attacks.

verb to hit someone with a pistol as a form of attack

Example Sentences

A1 The robber tried to pistol whip the store clerk during the robbery.

A2 The criminal pistol whipped the victim before stealing their wallet.

B1 The gang member threatened to pistol whip anyone who crossed him.

B2 The detective warned the suspect not to pistol whip anyone during the interrogation.

C1 The trained assassin knew how to pistol whip without leaving a trace.

C2 The skilled martial artist demonstrated the proper technique to pistol whip an opponent in self-defense.

Examples of pistol whip in a Sentence

formal The suspect was charged with assault for using a pistol whip during the robbery.

informal I heard that the robber tried to pistol whip the store clerk before running away.

slang Don't mess with him, he'll pistol whip you if you get on his bad side.

figurative Her words felt like a pistol whip to his ego, leaving him feeling defeated.

Grammatical Forms of pistol whip

past tense

pistol whipped

plural

pistol whips

comparative

more pistol whipped

superlative

most pistol whipped

present tense

pistol whips

future tense

will pistol whip

perfect tense

has pistol whipped

continuous tense

is pistol whipping

singular

pistol whip

positive degree

pistol whip

infinitive

to pistol whip

gerund

pistol whipping

participle

pistol whipped

Origin and Evolution of pistol whip

First Known Use: 1900 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'pistol whip' originated in the United States.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of hitting someone with the handle or butt of a pistol, the term 'pistol whip' has evolved to also refer to using a pistol as a blunt force weapon without necessarily striking someone with it.