Definition

A person who carries or uses a pistol, often in a military or combat context.

Example

The pistoleer took aim at the target with precision.

Conversation

Did you hear about the pistoleer in that new action movie?

Yeah, I saw the trailer! The fight scenes look intense.

I can't wait to see how they portray the pistoleer character.

Same here! I hope they make it really exciting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pistoleer → The word originates from the French 'pistolet' (meaning a small firearm or pistol) combined with the suffix '-eer' (meaning one who). A pistoleer is thus one who uses or is skilled with a pistol.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is skilled with a 'pistol' ('pistolet') — the '-eer' indicates a person, so a pistoleer is someone who uses a pistol.

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