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pistol

/ˈpɪstəl/

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noun

Pistolet

A handgun, typically with a chamber integrated in the barrel, a semi-automatic action and a box magazine.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Amorce

The mechanical component of a fuse in a bomb or torpedo responsible for firing the detonator.

Examples :

"The bomb's pistol malfunctioned, preventing the detonation. "

L'amorce de la bombe a mal fonctionné, empêchant la détonation.

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noun

Farceur, plaisantin

A creative and unpredictable jokester, a constant source of entertainment and surprises.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Un petit garçon vif, alerte et très actif

A small boy who is bright, alert and very active.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Formation en pistolet

An 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.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Tirer au pistolet

To shoot (at) a target with a pistol.

Examples :

"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.

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