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air pistol

noun

  1. a pistol that utilizes compressed air rather than ignited gunpowder to propel a single shot, often a pellet.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of air pistol1

First recorded in 1955–60
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The kidnappers fled but were found by police that evening hiding in a nearby field, while a search of the house uncovered an air pistol and bleach.

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He also bought a specialist butchering knife and ordered an air pistol, which never arrived.

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The trial heard that in the days leading up to the murders, Clifford bought a crossbow online, and a replica Glock air pistol from a shop in Essex.

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He also bought a specialist butchering knife, rope, petrol cans and duct tape, and ordered an air pistol, which never arrived.

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They also found an air pistol, an SS-style skull mask, goggles and a respirator, fighting gloves with hardened knuckles, pellets, ball bearings, and hunting tips for crossbow arrows.

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