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/pisˈtola/

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Translation

pistol; gun

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Word origin

From French pistole, borrowed from Czech pistala ('pipe, firearm'). The same root gives English pistol.

Origin
Czech
Root
pistala
English cognates
pistol

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralpistolas

Examples

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He drew the pistol without thinking.

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The police officer put the pistol in his belt.

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I do not know how to fire a pistol.

escondida .

He was carrying a pistol hidden under his coat.

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The water pistol made all the children laugh.

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This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 6: pistola, toque, exacto and 7 more words.