Definition of pistol

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Pistol (n.) 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..

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Epistolizer :: Epistolizer (n.) A writer of epistles.
Flintlock :: Flintlock (n.) A lock for a gun or pistol, having a flint fixed in the hammer, which on striking the steel ignites the priming..
Derringer :: Derringer (n.) A kind of short-barreled pocket pistol, of very large caliber, often carrying a half-ounce ball..
Pistoling :: Pistoling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pisto.
Seven-shooter :: Seven-shooter (n.) A firearm, esp. a pistol, with seven barrels or chambers for cartridges, or one capable of firing seven shots without reloading..
Pistol :: Pistol (v. t.) To shoot with a pistol.
Pistole :: Pistole (n.) The name of certain gold coins of various values formerly coined in some countries of Europe. In Spain it was equivalent to a quarter doubloon, or about $3.90, and in Germany and Italy nearly the same. There was an old Italian pistole worth about $5.40..
Bullet :: Bullet (n.) A missile, usually of lead, and round or elongated in form, to be discharged from a rifle, musket, pistol, or other small firearm..
Epistoler :: Epistoler (n.) One of the clergy who reads the epistle at the communion service; an epistler.
Holster :: Holster (n.) A leather case for a pistol, carried by a horseman at the bow of his saddle..
Pistoleer :: Pistoleer (n.) One who uses a pistol.
Pistol :: Pistol (n.) 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..
Epistolet :: Epistolet (n.) A little epistle.
Barking Irons :: Barking irons () A pair of pistols.
Report :: Report (v. t.) Sound; noise; as, the report of a pistol or cannon..
Click :: Click (n.) A slight sharp noise, such as is made by the cocking of a pistol..
Epistolary :: Epistolary (a.) Contained in letters; carried on by letters.
Firearm :: Firearm (n.) A gun, pistol, or any weapon from a shot is discharged by the force of an explosive substance, as gunpowder..
Six-shooter :: Six-shooter (n.) A pistol or other firearm which can be fired six times without reloading especially, a six-chambered revolver..
Epistolize :: Epistolize (v. i.) To write epistles.
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