gunfighter
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The gunfighter won the gunfight but lost his life in the process.
Definition:a fight or clash in which firearms are used
Example:In the wild west, gunfighters were commonplace and often considered the most feared individuals.
Definition:the United States in the late 19th century, especially the areas beyond the Mississippi River that were being settled and developed as farms, ranches, and mining towns
Example:Some gunfighters became outlaws, operating outside the law's reach.
Definition:a person who breaks the law or is not accounted for or criticized by society, often because of criminal activities or acts of rebellion
Example:The gunfighters had a duel in the middle of the square, with the town watching in tense silence.
Definition:a formal fight with swords, pistols, or other weapons
Example:The film's climax is an intense gunplay between the main gunfighter and his nemesis.
Definition:the act of firing guns, especially in a dramatic or violent scene in a film or story
Example:Some gunfighters were mercenaries, hired by the highest bidder to settle scores.
Definition:a person who is willing to carry out military service for pay, or a soldier who fights on behalf of a cause other than their own country
Example:He established a fearsome reputation as a gunfighter that no one dared challenge.
Definition:a general opinion that is formed of someone or something, often based on what they have heard from others rather than personal experience
Example:Gunfighters often rode alongside cowboys, sometimes settling disputes with gunfire.
Definition:a person who tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the American West or the early South-West
Example:On the frontier, the reputation of a gunfighter could be the only authority.
Definition:an area at the edge of an established settlement or society where people live in conditions of uncertainty, often described as a place where new laws do not apply or where the standard rules of society do not hold
Example:Gunfighters often patrolled the outposts of the frontier, keeping a steady watch for any trouble.
Definition:a temporary or semi-permanent settlement or camp in an isolated or distant area
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