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Beretta

Beretta

7.9
A small pistol made by an Italian gun maker
  • noun
  • /bɛˈrɛtə/
translation icon : pistola Beretta
  • And Steven takes down a Beretta semi automatic pistol.

Examples

  • The rent-a-cop, he's got a beretta 9 to make the rich old ladies feel safe when they come in.

  • The officer drew his Beretta pistol to ensure the safety of the citizens nearby.

  • Now, I know you really love your beretta and crank gun, but you need options.

  • The gun that was used to kill Irina was a beretta with some kind of silencer.

  • A beretta sub-compact is the most common handgun in the country.

  • This, by the way, fairly large Beretta handgun was really their first military endeavour.

  • A little beretta sub-compact.

  • The beretta was fired three times in all from a distance of less than four feet, using one of the bedroom pillows to muffle the noise.

  • In the movie, the protagonist skillfully handled his Beretta during an intense action scene.

  • Many law enforcement agencies prefer using a Beretta for its reliability and ease of use.

Synonyms

pistol
vsBeretta
268 2.1

A small gun you hold and fire with one hand

is a specific Italian-made brand of small semi-automatic firearms
firearm
vsBeretta
258 4.5

A gun a person can hold and fire by hand

is a specific Italian-made brand of small semi-automatic models
handgun
vsBeretta
187 4.6

A small gun that you hold and fire with one hand

is a particular brand of such small semi-automatic guns from Italy
Glock
vsBeretta
33 6.4

A small gun held in one hand often used by police and soldiers

is another brand known for Italian-made semi-automatic models
pistole
vsBeretta
  • Archaic
9.9

A small gun that often appears in old stories

is a modern Italian-made brand of small semi-automatic pistols

Surface Forms

Beretta singular
Berettas plural

Etymology

Beretta comes from an Italian family name; the Beretta family have made guns for a long time. So a Beretta today usually means a 'pistol' made by that family's company.