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gunfighters

Pronunciation: [ˈɡʌnˌfaɪtərz]

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Learn how to use gunfighters in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “western movies”

(noun) gunfighters are people, usually men, who are skilled at using guns, especially in duels or fights in the wild west. They are often seen in movies or stories that take place in towns or deserts where there are cowboys.

Example

The famous gunfighter saved the town from bandits with his quick shooting.

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She wasn't impressed by the gunfighters in the movie because they always lost their duels.

Example

Who was the most famous gunfighter of the old west?

Context: “violence”

(noun) gunfighters can also refer to people involved in criminal activities where they use guns. This meaning may relate to real-life situations where violence occurs.

Example

The police captured a group of gunfighters who were causing trouble in the city.

Example

There are too many gunfighters on the streets; it makes the neighborhood unsafe.

Example

Why do some people become gunfighters instead of choosing a safer job?

How to pronounce gunfighters

Pronunciation: [ˈɡʌnˌfaɪtərz]

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