Beretta
- noun
- /bɛˈrɛtə/
- And Steven takes down a Beretta semi automatic pistol.
Examples
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The rent-a-cop, he's got a beretta 9 to make the rich old ladies feel safe when they come in.
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The officer drew his Beretta pistol to ensure the safety of the citizens nearby.
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Now, I know you really love your beretta and crank gun, but you need options.
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The gun that was used to kill Irina was a beretta with some kind of silencer.
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A beretta sub-compact is the most common handgun in the country.
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This, by the way, fairly large Beretta handgun was really their first military endeavour.
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A little beretta sub-compact.
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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.
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In the movie, the protagonist skillfully handled his Beretta during an intense action scene.
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Many law enforcement agencies prefer using a Beretta for its reliability and ease of use.
Synonyms
A small gun you hold and fire with one hand
A gun a person can hold and fire by hand
A small gun that you hold and fire with one hand
A small gun held in one hand often used by police and soldiers
A small gun that often appears in old stories
Surface Forms
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.