dynamos

noun

plural of dynamo
as in pistols
a very energetic person a dynamo who barely needs to sleep, or so it seems

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  1. pistols
  2. powerhouses
Noun
  • According to a criminal complaint, police recovered two semiautomatic pistols and a Bushmaster AR-15 rifle from Foster’s home.
    — Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • Prime Video’s upcoming live-action refresh puts Game of Thrones alum Sophie Turner behind Croft’s signature dual pistols in a series that will also boast the onscreen talents of Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs, among others.
    — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of pistols
Noun
  • The original vision for Base is in tatters and much of the project now looks like a costly distraction that has embittered numerous users, and forced Coinbase to play catch-up to ascendant crypto powerhouses like Hyperliquid and Robinhood.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 20 July 2026
  • Throw Pillows Throw pillows are decorating powerhouses that can make your bedroom or living room look more stylish and feel more inviting.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
Definition of powerhouses
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