pistolwhipping
tlˌʰwɪp, -ˌwɪp verb (used with object), pis·tol-whipped, pis·tol-whip·ping.
to beat or hit (someone) repeatedly with a pistol, especially in the head and shoulder area.
Origin:
1940–45, Americanism
1940–45, Americanism
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| pistol-whip | |
| —vb , -whips, -whipping, -whipped | |
| (tr) to beat or strike with a pistol barrel | |
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