noun
- a small firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand
Examples
- The police officer drew his pistol from its holster.
- She learned to shoot a pistol at the firing range.
- The antique pistol was displayed in the museum case.
- He kept a pistol in his desk drawer for protection.
- The cowboy’s pistol was tucked into his belt.
- She aimed the pistol carefully at the target.