Used in a Sentence

pistol

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for pistol.

Editorial note

What threat model are you picturing for rape that pulling out a pistol would be an effective response?

Examples15
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

A lively, high-energy person.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of pistol gathered in one view.

noun

A lively, high-energy person.

noun

The mechanical component of a fuse in a bomb or torpedo responsible for firing the detonator.

noun

(loosely) A handgun

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for pistol.

noun

The mechanical component of a fuse in a bomb or torpedo responsible for firing the detonator.

Example sentences

1

What threat model are you picturing for rape that pulling out a pistol would be an effective response?

2

Third one: >On May 22, 2012, Holmes purchased a Glock 22 pistol at a Gander Mountain shop in Aurora.

3

As for dropping them, the.45 pistol the military still used 30 years ago, could do that.

4

Pulling a pistol on someone within arms reach is tricky even if you are sober and at about equal strength.

5

Doesn't the typical US patrol officer carry a pistol, possibly with a shotgun for backup?

6

And her partner immediately draws his pistol and shoots the guy in the back.

7

FFS even a 1-sample comparison versus existing 22LR Olympic target pistol competition sight?

8

The robot was armed with an airsoft gun, and I with a Glock pistol.

9

They'd be like flying a quadcopter carrying an automatic pistol with a hair trigger that could fire essentially when, where, and at what no one could tell.

10

I've reloaded shotgun shells for a long time for example, and pistol rounds.

11

After the break in I bought a rifle, and after my boss nearly got carjacked I bought a pistol and am pursuing a concealed permit.

12

I think it's a similar concept, except this is much more conducive to mounting on a pistol since a peep sight would be kind of cumbersome.

Quote examples

1

If you are stuck on that point, replace "copyright" in my original post with "operating a drone-mounted pistol".

2

After reading in the linked article that the original plans called for the tourists to be "shot" by local kids with a water pistol and then sold a "I got shot in LA!" T-shirt, I'm not sure that the tour companies' hearts are in the right place...

Proper noun examples

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Pistol and rifle bullets are another story entirely.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use pistol in a sentence?

What threat model are you picturing for rape that pulling out a pistol would be an effective response?

What does pistol mean?

A lively, high-energy person.

What part of speech is pistol?

pistol is commonly used as noun.