pistoleers

[US]/ˌpɪstəˈlɪəz/
[UK]/ˌpɪstəˈlɪrz/

Translation

n.a person who uses or carries a pistol; a member of a cavalry unit equipped with pistols

Phrases & Collocations

the pistoleer

two pistoleers

armed pistoleer

masked pistoleers

expert pistoleer

fleeing pistoleers

skillful pistoleer

young pistoleers

lone pistoleer

rival pistoleers

Example Sentences

the mounted pistoleers fired a volley at the charging infantry.

expert pistoleers can reload their weapons with lightning speed.

a regiment of pistoleers guarded the fortress entrance.

the pistoleers took aim and waited for the command to shoot.

heavy rain made it difficult for the pistoleers to ignite their powder.

hired pistoleers protected the merchant caravan from bandits.

the pistoleers practiced their marksmanship daily.

enemy pistoleers ambushed the convoy in the valley.

the disciplined pistoleers held their ground against the cavalry charge.

king henry viii employed german pistoleers as his personal bodyguard.

the old general praised the bravery of his pistoleers.

each of the pistoleers carried two loaded pistols into battle.

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