What is another word for Pistoling?

Pronunciation: [pˈɪstə͡ʊlɪŋ] (IPA)

Pistoling is a term that refers to the act of shooting or firing a pistol. However, there are several other synonyms that can also be used to describe the action of firing a pistol. Some of these synonyms include shooting, sniping, blasting, firing, and gunning. These words are often used interchangeably depending on the context or the situation. For instance, "shooting" may be used in a general sense while "sniping" may be used to refer to a more targeted or precise firing. Similarly, "blasting" may be used in a more forceful or destructive sense. Regardless of the word used, the act of pistoling remains the same.

What are the hypernyms for Pistoling?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    shooting, aiming guns, brandishing guns, discharging firearms, using guns, using handguns.

Usage examples for Pistoling

We dashed at them Pistoling some and cutting down others; but not until half their number lay dead on the ground or desperately wounded did they attempt to escape; by which time the main body were almost up to us.
"Adventures in the Far West"
W.H.G. Kingston
For that matter, I was regarded as already ended when they tore my assailant from my body and shattered him to death with their hatchets and knives, Pistoling him again and again while he still quivered in the long grass.
"Cardigan"
Robert W. Chambers

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