What does "pistol-whip" mean?

To strike or beat (someone) with a pistol, especially with its butt.

What is a synonym for "pistol-whip"?

Common synonyms include: baste, beat, belabor, belt, buffet, cane.

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To strike or beat (someone) with a pistol, especially with its butt. transitive
2
beat with a pistol wordnet