Pistole
pistol
Meaning of Pistole
eine kleine Waffe, die man mit einer Hand halten kann
a small gun that can be held in one hand
Pronunciation
Pistole with English translation
Pistole usage examples
Der Polizist zog seine Pistole nicht.
The police officer didn't draw his pistol.
Im Film lag eine alte Pistole auf dem Tisch.
In the movie, an old pistol lay on the table.
Pistole synonyms
What's the difference between Pistole, Handfeuerwaffe, Faustfeuerwaffe, Revolver, Schusswaffe, Feuerwaffe, Waffe, and Handwaffe
A general term for a hand-held firearm; more technical and less everyday than the usual word for a pistol.
A technical term for a firearm held and fired with one hand; more official and specialized.
A specific type of handgun with a rotating cylinder; not the general term, but a particular kind of gun.
A very general term for any firearm; it includes pistols as well as rifles.
A firearm in general; more precise than just 'weapon,' but still much broader than 'pistol.'
A technical term for short-barreled firearms; it includes pistols and revolvers, but is not a casual everyday word.
Advanced: broader words
The most general word for a weapon; it can mean firearms, blades, or other means of attack.
A rare, somewhat old-fashioned term for a weapon held in the hand; often sounds literary or historical.
A general term for small weapons; it can be broader than a pistol and sounds more technical.
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Questions about this word
What does Pistole mean?
a small gun that can be held in one hand
How do you pronounce Pistole?
Pistole is pronounced [pɪˈstoːlə].
How is Pistole used in a sentence?
The police officer didn't draw his pistol. Translation: Der Polizist zog seine Pistole nicht.
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