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horse-pistol

/ˈhɔːrs ˌpɪs.təl/

Tradução: Pistola grande, geralmente carregada em coldre, usada antigamente por cavaleiros.

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noun

/ˈhɔːrs ˌpɪs.təl/C2formalobsoleto
  • ptPistola grande, geralmente carregada em coldre, usada antigamente por cavaleiros.

A large pistol, typically carried in a holster, formerly used by horsemen.

  1. Large pistol for horsemenC1formal

    A large pistol, typically carried in a holster, formerly used by riders on horseback.

    ptPistola grande para cavaleiros

    • The cavalryman drew his horse-pistol and aimed at the target.
    • In the museum, there is an antique horse-pistol from the 18th century.
    • He kept a horse-pistol in his saddlebag for protection during long journeys.