Definition of Pistol
Pistol
Pis·tol
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(noun)
A handgun, typically with a short barrel and chambered for a single cartridge.
e.g. The police officer drew her pistol and aimed at the suspect.
(noun)
(informal, American) a person who is very sharp, resourceful/creative, or energetic/spirited;
e.g. She was quite a pistol when I first met her, but she has calmed down since then.
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