pistol

Meanings

• noun

  A type of handheld firearm that is usually designed to have a short barrel and is used at close range.

  - "He pulled out a pistol and aimed it at the robber."
  - "The pistol went off with a loud bang."
  - "The pistol was loaded with bullets."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɪstəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pistol
fistol , mistol , pistolero , wristol

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Variants

List of all variants of pistol that leads to same result
pistol , pistoled , pistoling , pistolled , pistolling , pistols , pistol grip , pistol grips , pistol-whip , pistol-whipped , pistol-whipping , pistol-whips , machine pistol , machine pistols , Very pistol , Very pistols , squirt gun , water gun , water pistol , water pistols

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Etymology

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From the Tamil word 'tali', meaning staff or rod, and the Old French word 'pistolle', meaning a small gun. The term 'pistol' came to be used in English around the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of a pistol was in China in the 13th century.

2. The largest pistol ever made weighed over 3,000 pounds and was over 12 feet long.

3. The fastest pistol shot on record was fired in 0.143 seconds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Revolver: A type of pistol that uses a revolving cylinder to store and fire multiple rounds.

2. Semiautomatic pistol: A type of pistol that fires one round with each trigger pull, but automatically chambers the next round.

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Culture

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The pistol has been a popular symbol in various forms of art and literature, representing power, danger, and rebellion. In literature, the pistol has been used as a symbol of death and destruction, as well as a tool for self-defense. In art, the pistol has been depicted in various forms, from realistic portrayals to stylized representations. The pistol has also been used in music, particularly in genres such as country and western, where it is often used as a metaphor for love or desire.

How to Memorize "pistol"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hand holding a small, metallic object with a barrel and a trigger.
   - Visualize the pistol being loaded with bullets.
   - Imagine the pistol being fired.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pistol' with the sound of a gun being fired.
   - Associate the word 'pistol' with the image of a cowboy drawing his gun.
   - Associate the word 'pistol' with the feeling of power and control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Pistols are pointy sticks for people who like to shoot.'
   - Create a mental image of a pistol shaped like a person's hand.
   - Create a mnemonic acronym using the letters P-I-S-T-O-L: Powerful, Intimidating, Small, Tactical, One-handed, Loaded.

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