Pronunciation: /ˈpɪstəl/

Definitions of pistol

noun a small firearm designed to be held in one hand

Example Sentences

A1 The cowboy carried a pistol on his hip.

A2 She found a small pistol hidden in the drawer.

B1 The detective drew his pistol and aimed it at the suspect.

B2 The soldier loaded his pistol with ammunition before heading into battle.

C1 The skilled marksman never missed his target with his pistol.

C2 The assassin always carried a silenced pistol for discreet missions.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 He pistol shoots targets at the shooting range.

A2 She pistol whipped the attacker to defend herself.

B1 The detective pistol-whipped the suspect to get information.

B2 The outlaw pistol-whipped the sheriff during the robbery.

C1 The assassin pistol-whipped the security guard before entering the building.

C2 The spy pistol-whipped the enemy agent to extract valuable intel.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 He saw a shiny pistol on the table.

A2 The detective found a pistol hidden in the suspect's jacket.

B1 The security guard carried a pistol for protection.

B2 The pistol grip was engraved with intricate designs.

C1 The expert marksman adjusted his pistol sights for better accuracy.

C2 The antique pistol was displayed in a glass case at the museum.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 He held the pistol tightly in his hand.

A2 She aimed the pistol at the target and fired.

B1 The detective drew his pistol and cautiously entered the room.

B2 The criminal brandished the pistol, demanding money from the cashier.

C1 The expert marksman effortlessly fired the pistol with precision.

C2 The assassin discreetly concealed the pistol in his jacket, ready to strike at any moment.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 He showed me a pistol.

A2 She kept a pistol in her purse for protection.

B1 The detective found a pistol hidden in the suspect's jacket.

B2 The criminal threatened the hostages with a pistol.

C1 The soldier's pistol was always by his side during the mission.

C2 The assassin's pistol was silenced with a custom suppressor.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The cowboy held the pistol in his hand.

A2 She aimed the pistol at the target and fired.

B1 The detective found a pistol hidden under the bed.

B2 The soldier reached for his pistol as he entered the battlefield.

C1 The assassin concealed the pistol in his coat before the mission.

C2 The expert marksman adjusted his grip on the pistol for better accuracy.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 He pointed the pistol at the target and fired.

A2 She grabbed the pistol from the table and ran towards the door.

B1 The detective found a pistol hidden in the suspect's jacket pocket.

B2 Despite being outnumbered, he drew his pistol and stood his ground.

C1 The pistol was loaded with silver bullets, specially made for werewolves.

C2 The assassin's pistol gleamed in the moonlight as he took aim at his target.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Pistol! That scared me!

A2 Pistol! I can't believe I forgot my keys.

B1 Pistol! I almost dropped my phone.

B2 Pistol! I didn't expect to see you here.

C1 Pistol! I never thought I would be in this situation.

C2 Pistol! I can't believe how quickly time has passed.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The police officer carries a pistol for protection.

A2 The detective found a pistol hidden in the suspect's bag.

B1 The cowboy drew his pistol and fired at the bandits.

B2 She kept a pistol in her drawer for emergencies.

C1 The skilled marksman displayed his precision with the pistol.

C2 The pistol was intricately designed with engravings and gold accents.

Examples of pistol in a Sentence

formal The police officer drew his pistol to apprehend the suspect.

informal I keep a pistol in my nightstand for protection.

slang He whipped out his piece, a shiny new pistol.

figurative Her words were like a loaded pistol, ready to fire at any moment.

Grammatical Forms of pistol

past tense

pistoled

plural

pistols

comparative

more pistol

superlative

most pistol

present tense

pistols

future tense

will pistol

perfect tense

have pistoled

continuous tense

is pistoling

singular

pistol

positive degree

pistol

infinitive

to pistol

gerund

pistoling

participle

pistoling

Origin and Evolution of pistol

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle French
Story behind the word: The word 'pistol' originated from the Middle French word 'pistole' which was derived from the German word 'pistole' meaning 'firearm'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a type of firearm, the term 'pistol' has evolved to encompass a specific type of handgun with a chamber that is integral with the barrel.