Gunfights Meaning in English
word · lemma: gunfight
Definition
Violent fights between people or groups using guns, often in movies, stories, or real-life confrontations.
Usage & Nuances
'Gunfights' is mostly used in contexts involving Westerns, action movies, or news about violence. Common collocations: 'deadly gunfights', 'gunfights broke out'. Often implies chaos and risk, not just one shot. Not used for formal, technical, or police/military controlled engagements.
Example Sentences
There were several gunfights in the old western movie.
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Police stopped the gunfights before anyone got hurt.
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The news reported two gunfights last night.
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Those old westerns are full of intense gunfights and showdowns.
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Gunfights broke out when the gangs met in the alley.
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I'm not a fan of movies with nonstop gunfights—it gets exhausting to watch.
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