nounfemininepl: pistols / pistolas
pistola
1. A small firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand
The police officer carried a pistol on her belt.
A policial carregava uma pistola no cinto.
2. A tool or device shaped like a pistol, used for spraying or dispensing liquids
He used a caulking pistol to seal the gaps in the window frame.
Ele usou uma pistola de calafetagem para selar as fendas do batente da janela.
3. In athletics, a starting device that produces a loud sound to signal the beginning of a race
The starter fired the pistol to begin the 100-meter dash.
O árbitro disparou a pistola para iniciar a corrida de 100 metros.
In Brazil, the term 'pistola' is commonly used in both law enforcement and civilian contexts. The distinction between 'pistola' (semi-automatic) and 'revólver' (revolver) is important in Portuguese-speaking countries. In the USA, pistols are part of broader cultural discussions about gun rights and public safety. The word also appears in sporting contexts, particularly in track and field events.
NYC Slang
gat, strap, nine, heater
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