hammerless

/ˈhæmərlɛs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Not having a hammer or a hammer-like mechanism, typically referring to a type of pistol that does not have a visible hammer.

“The detective examined the hammerless pistol found at the crime scene.”

Synonyms

  • hammerless pistol
  • pistolless

Antonyms

  • armed
  • hammered