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PISTOLS Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word pistols. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word pistols. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For PISTOLS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pistols, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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armament artillery firearm ordnance piece small-arm weaponry armaments firearms guns munitions weapons

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