pistole

Meanings

• noun

  Pistole is a historical term for a type of pistol that originated in the 15th century. It was a handgun with a matchlock mechanism and a single shot.

  - "The knight drew his pistole and aimed at the bandit."
  - "The museum exhibits a collection of historical pistoles."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pistole
Stole , Tole , Mole

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Variants

List of all variants of pistole that leads to same result
pistole , pistoles

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Etymology

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The word 'pistole' comes from the Italian word 'pistola', which means 'bullet'.

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Trivia

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1. The pistole was the precursor to the flintlock pistol.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'pistole' in English was in the 15th century.

3. The pistole was often decorated with intricate engravings and was considered a status symbol.

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Related Concepts

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1. Matchlock mechanism: A type of firearm mechanism that uses a match to ignite the gunpowder.

2. Renaissance period: A period of European history marked by a revival of learning based on classical sources, the development of linear perspective in painting, and gradual but widespread educational reform.

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Culture

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The pistole played a significant role in the development of firearms technology and was widely used during the Renaissance period. It was often depicted in art and literature as a symbol of power and wealth.

How to Memorize "pistole"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a knight holding a large, heavy pistol with a matchlock mechanism. Visualize the gunpowder being ignited by a match and the pistol being fired.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pistole' with the Renaissance period and images of knights and castles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'pistole' starts with the letter 'p' and is related to the word 'bullet'.

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