Pistol (Noun)
Meaning
A firearm that is held and fired with one hand.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The police officer drew her pistol and aimed it at the suspect.
- He kept a pistol in his nightstand for protection.
- The cowboy holstered his pistol and walked into the saloon.
- The pistol was small enough to fit in her purse.
- The soldier was trained to use a pistol in close combat situations.