air pistol

noun

1. a pistol that utilizes compressed air rather than ignited gunpowder to propel a single shot, often a pellet.

Word History and Origins

Origin of air pistol¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

He did not forget to arm himself quite to the teeth with his pop-gun, his bow, and his air-pistol.

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The air-pistol was forgotten, and the party at once adjourned to the house to make further inquiries.

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In England all open air pistol ranges have the firing points unprotected.

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A good open air pistol range can be made behind a rifle butt.

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At the thought he dropped his glasses and pulled his guns—blaster in right hand, air-pistol in left.

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