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Pistol
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a handheld firearm typically used for personal defense or target shooting
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
pistols
What is a "pistol"?
A pistol is a small, handheld gun designed for shooting bullets. It has a short barrel and is typically used for self-defense, law enforcement, or sport shooting. Pistols can be semi-automatic, meaning they reload automatically after each shot, or revolvers, which have a rotating cylinder that holds multiple bullets. They are known for their portability and ease of use at close range.
Examples
He trained at the shooting range with his pistol.
