pistol grip

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pistol grip

a. The grip of a pistol, shaped to fit the hand.

b. A similar grip sometimes used on a submachine gun or other firearm.

2. A grip used on certain tools, such as a saw, shaped to fit the hand.

pistol grip

a. a handle shaped like the butt of a pistol

b. (as modifier) a pistol-grip camera

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pistol grip - a handle (as of a gun or saw) shaped like the butt of a pistol

gunstock, stock - the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun; "the rifle had been fitted with a special stock"

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