Translation
pistol, gun
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Word origin
Borrowed from French pistolet, itself traced to Czech píšťala, 'pipe, flute', extended to a small firearm.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- pistolet
- English cognates
- pistol
Grammar
Examples
напра́вил .
He pointed the gun at the door.
кобуры́.
The policeman drew his pistol from the holster.
геро́й .
In the film the hero always carries a gun.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 3: Words 521-530.