horse pistol

/hɔrs ˌpɪstl/
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Definitions of horse pistol
  1. noun
    a large pistol (usually in a holster) formerly carried by horsemen
    synonyms: horse-pistol
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    type of:
    handgun, pistol, shooting iron, side arm
    a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
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