pistol-whip
[ pis-tl-hwip, -wip ]
/ ˈpɪs 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 of pistol-whip
An Americanism dating back to 1940–45
Words nearby pistol-whip
pistillate,
pistoia,
pistol,
pistol grip,
pistol-handle knife,
pistol-whip,
pistole,
pistoleer,
pistolero,
pistology,
piston
British Dictionary definitions for pistol-whip
pistol-whip
verb -whips, -whipping or -whipped
(tr)
to beat or strike with a pistol barrel