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pistol-whip

/ˈpɪs.təl ˌwɪp/

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verb

/ˈpɪs.təl ˌwɪp/C2formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий ударить или избить кого-либо пистолетом, обычно как форма нападения или запугивания.

A verb meaning to strike or beat someone with a pistol, typically as a form of assault or intimidation.

  1. Strike with a pistolC1informal

    To hit or beat someone repeatedly with the barrel or butt of a pistol.

    ruУдарить пистолетом

    • The robber pistol-whipped the security guard before escaping.
    • In the movie, the detective pistol-whipped the suspect to get information.
    • He was pistol-whipped during the violent confrontation.

    Synonymsbeatbludgeonclubcudgelhitstrike

Forms
  • pistol-whipped past participle
  • pistol-whipped past simple
  • pistol-whipping present participle
  • pistol-whips third person singular