derringer

Noun

Meaning

A kind of short-barreled pocket pistol, of very large caliber, often carrying a half-ounce ball.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

colt rod gat revolver piece gun automatic pistol firearm shooter gunshot holster handgun forty-five six-shooter

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Antonyms

bare hands

Hypernyms

pistol handgun side arm shooting iron

Anagrams

regrinder

Examples

After the Arrows disbanded in 1977, Mr. Merrill played with Rick Derringer and Meat Loaf, and in 1985 released a solo album on the Polydor label, titled simply “Alan Merrill.” Source: Internet

Lawrence Block is the 2010 recipient of the Edward D. Hoch Memorial Golden Derringer for Lifetime Achievement. Source: Internet

Meryl is also known as "Derringer Meryl" and carries dozens of derringer pistols concealed beneath her overcoat. Source: Internet

Interview by Liz Derringer, High Times magazine – March 1982. Source: Internet

Back at the beginning of this month, the Short Mystery Fiction Society announced its numerous nominees for the 2016 Derringer Awards. Source: Internet

Her short story, “A Taste for It”was a finalist for the 2009 Derringer Award. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

derring derring-do derring-doery derris Derris elliptica derris root