pistol
noun
verb (used with object), pis·toled, pis·tol·ing or (especially British) pis·tolled, pis·tol·ling.
Origin of pistol
Examples from the Web for pistol
Contemporary Examples of pistol
On October 5, 2013, Wilson pointed a pistol at a postal clerk.
He pointed a pistol at a grocery checkout woman and swiped whatever cash he could into his pockets before booking it.
A call made to police beforehand described Rice as “a guy with a pistol” on a swing set, but said it was “probably fake.”
In Devoted to Death, Chesnut describes a Mexican hitman who has an image of la Santa engraved on the butt of his pistol.
For all the talk of high-tech military gear, this began like a scene from long ago: two men, one pistol, six shots.
Historical Examples of pistol
A moment later, when he was alone, he uncocked the pistol--Dick's pistol.
VivietteWilliam J. Locke
Katherine handed Austin the pistol which she had taken from Dick's hand.
VivietteWilliam J. Locke
He sprang to the octagonal window, even as Dick took possession of the pistol.
Within the LawMarvin Dana
He leaped toward Garson—would have wrenched the pistol from the other's grasp.
Within the LawMarvin Dana
Suddenly, Burke dropped the pistol into his pocket, and lolled back in his chair.
Within the LawMarvin Dana