six-shooter

[US]/[ˈsɪks ʃuːtə]/
[UK]/[ˈsɪks ʃuːtər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a single-action revolver with six chambers; (historical) a gunfighter's weapon

Phrases & Collocations

six-shooter duel

wielding a six-shooter

six-shooter style

fast six-shooter

six-shooter holster

carrying a six-shooter

old six-shooter

six-shooters fired

his six-shooter

showed six-shooters

Example Sentences

the cowboy adjusted his six-shooter and squinted at the dusty horizon.

he practiced drawing his six-shooter with lightning speed.

the outlaw brandished a well-worn six-shooter in a threatening manner.

a six-shooter lay abandoned on the saloon floor.

he holstered his six-shooter and walked into the bank.

the stagecoach guard carried a trusty six-shooter.

the sheriff checked the cylinder of his six-shooter.

he cleaned and oiled his six-shooter meticulously.

the wanted poster described a man with a distinctive six-shooter.

the gambler nervously fingered his six-shooter.

he bought a replica six-shooter as a souvenir.

the museum displayed a collection of antique six-shooters.

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