gun-slinger

[US]/[ˈɡʌnˌslɪŋər]/
[UK]/[ˈɡʌnˌslɪŋər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who is skilled in the use of firearms, especially in the American Old West.; A person who carries a gun and often uses it in a reckless or aggressive manner.; A person who is skilled in the use of firearms in a competitive shooting sport.

Phrases & Collocations

gun-slinger style

a gun-slinger

be a gun-slinger

gun-slinger's life

like a gun-slinger

gun-slinger movies

classic gun-slinger

gun-slinger era

Example Sentences

the aging gun-slinger squinted at the dusty horizon.

he was a legendary gun-slinger in the wild west.

the young gunslinger practiced his quick draw relentlessly.

a notorious gun-slinger rode into town seeking revenge.

the gun-slinger’s reputation preceded him throughout the territory.

he was a fast gun-slinger with nerves of steel.

the town feared the arrival of the infamous gun-slinger.

the gun-slinger cleaned his revolver with practiced ease.

he challenged the rival gun-slinger to a duel at high noon.

the gun-slinger’s spurs jingled as he walked down the street.

despite his age, the gun-slinger remained a formidable opponent.

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