air pistol

A·ïr pis·tol

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer pis-tl]
- /ˈɑ ɪər ˈpɪs tl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer pis-tl]
- /ˈɑ ɪər ˈpɪs tl/

Definitions of air pistol words

countable noun air pistol An air pistol is a small gun which is fired by means of air pressure. 3
noun air pistol a pistol that utilizes compressed air rather than ignited gunpowder to propel a single shot, often a pellet. 1
noun air pistol A pistol that propels a pellet or other projectile by using compressed gas, rather than an explosion of gunpowder or other means. 0

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Origin of air pistol

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60

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Parts of speech for Air pistol

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air pistol popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

air pistol usage trend in Literature

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