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   Pis·tol-whip

   /ˈpɪstl ˌhwɪp/

   

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   • 1. hit or beat (someone) with a pistol: "armed robbers pistol-whipped two postal workers"

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Pistol-whippingPistol-whipping - Wikipedia

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   Pistol-whipping or buffaloing is the act of using a handgun as a blunt weapon, wielding it as an improvised club. [1] Such a practice dates to the time of muzzle loaders, which were brandished in such fashion in close-quarters combat once the weapon's single projectile had been expended.

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   What is a pistol whip?

   • A pistol whip refers to using the butt of a handgun to strike someone. This technique was commonly depicted in 1970s detective shows, where the person hit would usually comply and then wake up unharmed after a commercial break.

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   What does pistol-whip mean?

   • Blossom Word Game Pick the best words! Name That Tree! A quiz that’s all bark, no bite. The meaning of PISTOL-WHIP is to beat with a pistol. How to use pistol-whip in a sentence.

   Pistol-whip Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   When was pistol whip invented?

   • The modern terms pistol-whipping and to pistol-whip were reported as "new words" of American speech in 1955, with cited usages dating to the 1940s. [ 6] The practice of using the handgun itself as a blunt-force weapon began with the appearance of muzzle loaders in the 15th century.

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   What does it mean to pistol whip someone?

   • If someone pistol-whips another person, they hit them or beat them with the barrel of a handgun. Three of the victims were pistol-whipped and two were shot. He allegedly pistol-whipped a man he saw kissing his wife.

   PISTOL-WHIP definition in American English - Collins Online Dictionary

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4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pistol-whipPistol-whip Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Pistol-whip is a verb that means to beat someone with a pistol. Learn how to use it in a sentence, see its origin and synonyms, and explore related words from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › pistol-whipPISTOL-WHIP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Meaning of pistol-whip in English. pistol-whip. verb [ T ] US uk / ˈpɪs.t ə l.wɪp / us / ˈpɪs.t ə l.wɪp / Add to word list. to hit someone with a pistol many times. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Hitting and beating. at-risk. bang away. bang someone up. basher. bashing. brain. bunch. butt. fetch. gut punch. head-butt. hell. kick.

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7. www.dictionary.com › browse › pistol whipPISTOL-WHIP Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Pistol-whip is a verb that means to beat or hit someone with a pistol, especially in the head and shoulder area. It is an Americanism dating back to 1940–45. See how to use it in a sentence and its origin.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › pistol-whip_vpistol-whip, v. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the verb pistol-whip mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the verb pistol-whip . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › pistol-whipPISTOL-WHIP definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   Pistol-whip is a verb that means to hit or beat someone with the barrel of a handgun. Learn how to use this term in different contexts and see synonyms, pronunciation and word origin.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › pistol-whipPistol-whip - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    Aug 17, 2024 · Definitions of pistol-whip. verb. beat with a pistol. see more.