Meanings
A small firearm designed to be held in one hand.
ایک چھوٹا آتشین ہتھیار جو ایک ہاتھ سے تھاما جاتا ہے۔
پسٹل
pistol
Antonyms
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
💡 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.