derringer vs pistol
pistol vs derringerderringer and pistol both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| derringer | Yes | No | No | No |
| pistol | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
pistol is a hypernym of
derringer; that is, pistol is a
word with a broader meaning than derringer:
- derringer: a pocket pistol of large caliber with a short barrel
- pistol: a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
| derringer (noun) | pistol (noun) |
|---|---|
| a pocket pistol of large caliber with a short barrel | a firearm that is held and fired with one hand |
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