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pistol

pistol /ˈpɪstl̟/ noun
plural pistols
pistol
/ˈpɪstl̟/
noun
plural pistols
Britannica Dictionary definition of PISTOL
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: a small gun made to be aimed and fired with one hand see picture at gun; see also water pistol
US, informal : a person who has a lot of energy and spirit usually singular