noun๐ShareA handgun, typically with a chamber integrated in the barrel, a semi-automatic action and a box magazine."The police officer kept two pistols in a locked case in his patrol car. "weaponmilitarypolicemachineitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe mechanical component of a fuse in a bomb or torpedo responsible for firing the detonator."Due to a manufacturing defect, the pistols in the torpedoes were failing to properly detonate the explosives. "technicalmilitaryweaponmachinedevicepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA creative and unpredictable jokester, a constant source of entertainment and surprises."The office pistols always have a new prank planned, keeping everyone laughing and on their toes. "characterpersonentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA small boy who is bright, alert and very active."While the other children were sleepy after lunch, the twins were pistols, running and laughing around the playground. "characterpersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn offensive formation in which the quarterback receives the snap at a distance behind the center, but closer than in a shotgun formation, with a running back lined up behind him."The coach decided to run a few plays from the pistols formation to give the quarterback a bit more time to read the defense. "sporttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
