noun🔗SharePistoletA handgun, typically with a chamber integrated in the barrel, a semi-automatic action and a box magazine."My uncle kept his pistol locked away in a safe, a precaution he always took. "Mon oncle gardait son pistolet enfermé dans un coffre-fort, une précaution qu'il prenait toujours.weaponmilitarypolicedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAmorceThe mechanical component of a fuse in a bomb or torpedo responsible for firing the detonator."The bomb's pistol malfunctioned, preventing the detonation. "L'amorce de la bombe a mal fonctionné, empêchant la détonation.militaryweapontechnicalmachinedevicepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFarceur, plaisantinA creative and unpredictable jokester, a constant source of entertainment and surprises."The class clown, a true pistol, kept everyone entertained with his unexpected jokes during the lesson. "Le clown de la classe, un vrai farceur, a diverti tout le monde avec ses blagues inattendues pendant la leçon.characterentertainmentpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn petit garçon vif, alerte et très actifA small boy who is bright, alert and very active."The pistol was a whirlwind of energy in the classroom, always asking questions and participating in discussions. "Le petit garçon était un tourbillon d'énergie dans la salle de classe, posant toujours des questions et participant aux discussions.characterpersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFormation en pistoletAn 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 football team used a pistol formation in their game against the rivals. "L'équipe de football a utilisé une formation en pistolet lors de son match contre les rivaux.sportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTirer au pistoletTo shoot (at) a target with a pistol."The marksman expertly pistolled the target at the shooting range. "Le tireur d'élite a tiré au pistolet sur la cible au stand de tir avec expertise.weaponmilitarypoliceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
