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noun (plural: pistols)
  1. A handgun, typically with a semi-automatic action and a box magazine.
  2. The mechanical component of a fuse in a bomb or torpedo responsible for firing the detonator
  3. (Shakespeare) a creative and unpredictable jokester, a constant source of entertainment and surprises
  4. (Southern US) a small boy who is bright, alert, and very active
Translations: 
  • Dutch: pistool
  • French: pistolet
  • German: Pistole
  • Spanish: pistola

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