Pistol

Definition of Pistol

Pis´tol
n.1.The smallest firearm used, intended to be fired from one hand, - now of many patterns, and bearing a great variety of names. See Illust. of Revolver.
Pistol carbine
a firearm with a removable but-piece, and thus capable of being used either as a pistol or a carbine.
Pistol pipe
(Metal.) a pipe in which the blast for a furnace is heated, resembling a pistol in form.
Pistol shot
a - The discharge of a pistol
b - The distance to which a pistol can propel a ball.
v. t.1.To shoot with a pistol.
[imp. & p. p. Pistoled ; p. pr. & vb. n. Pistoling.]

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