| pistol | |
| 1. n. A handgun, typically with a chamber integrated in the barrel, a semi-automatic action and a box magazine. | |
| 2. n. The mechanical component of a fuse in a bomb or torpedo responsible for firing the detonator. | |
| 3. n. A creative and unpredictable jokester, a constant source of entertainment and surprises. | |
| 4. n. (Southern US) A small boy who is bright, alert and very active. | |
| 5. n. (American football) A play formation in which the quarterback is a few feet behind the center when the ball is snapped, but closer than in a shotgun formation, with a running back a few feet behind hi | |
| 6. v. To shoot (at) a target with a pistol. | |
