Horse Pistol (Noun)
Meaning
A large pistol (usually in a holster) formerly carried by horsemen.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cowboy's horse pistol hung heavily in its holster as he rode into town.
- During the civil war era horse pistols were a common sight on the battlefield.
- The museum exhibit featured a beautifully crafted horse pistol from the 1800s.
- As a young sheriff, Wyatt Earp carried a trusty horse pistol on his hip.
- The horse pistol was preferred by many stagecoach guards for its reliability.