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pistol

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/ˈpɪstl/ · pis-tol

A small firearm designed to be held in one hand.

Meanings

nounformal

A small firearm designed to be held in one hand.

ایک چھوٹا آتشین ہتھیار جو ایک ہاتھ سے تھاما جاتا ہے۔

پسٹل

pistol

Synonyms

handgunrevolverfirearmہتھیارگنبندوق

Antonyms

peaceharmonytranquilityامنہم آہنگیسکون

Common Collocations

  • 9mm pistol
  • pistol grip
  • pistol shooting

Example Sentences

He carried a pistol for protection.

اس نے حفاظت کے لیے ایک پسٹل رکھا ہوا تھا۔

Us ne hifazat ke liye aik pistol rakha hua tha.

The detective found a pistol at the crime scene.

مجرم کی جگہ پر ایک پسٹل ملا تھا۔

Mujrim ki jagah par aik pistol mila tha.

She learned how to shoot a pistol at the range.

اس نے شوٹنگ رینج پر پسٹل چلانا سیکھا۔

Us ne shooting range par pistol chalana seekha.

Easily Confused With

revolver:A revolver is a type of pistol that has a rotating cylinder containing multiple rounds.

Word Family

pistolero
nounپسٹلرو
pistoleer
nounپسٹلیر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'pistol' as 'personal gun' - It's a small firearm for personal protection.

Imagine holding a small gun in one hand.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "pistole" — a particular type of gun

First known use: 16th century

The term 'pistol' originated from the French word 'pistole,' which referred to a small firelock or handgun in the early 16th century.