pistol grip

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noun

a handle or grip, as of a rifle or saw, shaped like the butt of a pistol.

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Origin of pistol grip

First recorded in 1870–75

OTHER WORDS FROM pistol grip

pistol-grip, adjective

Words nearby pistol grip

Pistoia, pistol, pistole, pistoleer, pistolero, pistol grip, pistol-handle knife, pistology, pistol-whip, piston, piston engine

How to use pistol grip in a sentence

“I can grab a fully manufactured barrel, optics, pistol grip and snap it together and I can have an AR very easily,” Stephens said.
Politics Report: Ghost Guns Exploding|Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts|June 12, 2021|Voice of San Diego
Both the Taser and the gun, for instance, are held via a pistol grip.
Taser stun guns have a big design problem|Anne Quito|April 16, 2021|Quartz
Brinsley stepped up to the passenger side of the patrol car, raised a silver Taurus semi-automatic pistol and began firing.
'Please Don't Die!': The Frantic Battle to Save Murdered Cops|Michael Daly|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On October 5, 2013, Wilson pointed a pistol at a postal clerk.
Post Office Robbers More Wanted Than ISIS|M.L. Nestel|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST

He pointed a pistol at a grocery checkout woman and swiped whatever cash he could into his pockets before booking it.
Post Office Robbers More Wanted Than ISIS|M.L. Nestel|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A call made to police beforehand described Rice as “a guy with a pistol” on a swing set, but said it was “probably fake.”
The 14 Teens Killed by Cops Since Michael Brown|Nina Strochlic|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was later reported that the weapon was a BB gun that appeared to be a .45-caliber pistol.
The 14 Teens Killed by Cops Since Michael Brown|Nina Strochlic|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After relievedly giving the pistol to the nearest soldier, he stumbled quickly over to Brion and took his hand.
Sense of Obligation|Henry Maxwell Dempsey (AKA Harry Harrison)
As men fixed in the grip of nightmare, we were powerless—unable to do anything but wait.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
Their glances met, she holding him always at arm's length by that grip upon his shoulders, a grip that was firm and nervous.
St. Martin's Summer|Rafael Sabatini
The next moment a pistol was fired at their head, and a deep groan shewed it had taken too true an aim.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
As you are doubtless aware, between civilians the small-sword, the rapier and the pistol are what are usually employed.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills

British Dictionary definitions for pistol grip

pistol grip

noun

a handle shaped like the butt of a pistol
(as modifier)a pistol-grip camera

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