pistol-whip

American  

[pis-tl-hwip, -wip] / ˈpɪs tlˌʰwɪp, -ˌwɪp /

verb (used with object)

pistol-whipped, pistol-whipping

1. to beat or hit (someone) repeatedly with a pistol, especially in the head and shoulder area.

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pistol-whip British  

verb

1. (tr) to beat or strike with a pistol barrel

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Etymology

Origin of pistol-whip

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45

Example Sentences

Cooke told investigators the plan was to pistol-whip and rob Quigley of money and drugs, but he was stabbed to death when he tried to flee.

From Washington Times

It then shows the assailant take the officer’s gun off of him, repeatedly pistol-whip the officer and point the gun at the officer’s chest at close range.

From Los Angeles Times

In February 2010, Killen sued the FBI, claiming the government used a mafia hit man to pistol-whip and intimidate witnesses for information in the case.

From Washington Times

He said he did not know how the gun he used to pistol-whip a man ended up at the scene of the shooting, but added it was "likely" to be the same gun.

From BBC

He had used the gun to pistol-whip a barber in a hair salon in Hackney on 29 July and the blood of both men was found on the weapon, the court heard.

From BBC