Pistol
/ˈpɪstəl/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:10 pts6 letters
Definition of Pistol
noun
- A handgun, typically with a chamber integrated in the barrel, a semi-automatic action and a box magazine.
- The mechanical component of a fuse in a bomb or torpedo responsible for firing the detonator.
- A creative and unpredictable jokester, a constant source of entertainment and surprises.
- A small boy who is bright, alert and very active.
- 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.
Anagrams of Pistol
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