pistol
/ˈpɪstəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: pistols · pistoling · pistolling · pistoled
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A handgun
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A handgun — The type of handgun with the chamber integral with the barrel.
Noun
Examples
She leveled her pistol at the target.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To shoot (at) a target with a pistol.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pistol” mean?
A handgun
Is “pistol” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.