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pistol

Pronunciation: [ˈpɪstl]

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Learn how to use pistol in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “weapons”

(noun) a pistol is a type of gun that you can hold in one hand. It's designed to shoot bullets and is often used by police or in movies.

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The officer carried a pistol to ensure everyone's safety.

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Playing with a pistol is very dangerous and should never be done.

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Do you know how to safely handle a pistol?

Context: “games”

(noun) in some games, a pistol refers to a specific kind of weapon that players can use to try to win. It might be a toy or a digital weapon within a video game.

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In the game, I picked up a pistol that improved my chances of winning.

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Without a pistol, I felt unprepared to face the challenges in the game.

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Which pistol is the most powerful in this video game?

How to pronounce pistol

Pronunciation: [ˈpɪstl]

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