PISTOLS Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word pistols. (close relations)
Definition of PISTOLS
pistol
Best Alternative Words for PISTOLS
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firearms | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a portable gun | ||||||||
guns | nounn | |||||||
noun • a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel) • large but transportable armament • a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability) • a professional killer who uses a gun • a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine • a pedal that controls the throttle valve • the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies verb • shoot with a gun | ||||||||
handguns | nounn | |||||||
noun • a firearm that is held and fired with one hand | ||||||||
revolvers | nounn | |||||||
noun • a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets) • a door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings | ||||||||
shooters | nounn | |||||||
noun • a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles • a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot) • a gambler who throws dice in the game of craps • (sports) a player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal (or a basketball player who shoots at the basket) • a professional killer who uses a gun | ||||||||
handgun | nounn | |||||||
noun • a firearm that is held and fired with one hand | ||||||||
shooting iron | nounn | |||||||
noun • a firearm that is held and fired with one hand | ||||||||
side arm | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a firearm that is held and fired with one hand |