Gunslingers Meaning in English
word · lemma: gunslinger
ˈɡənˌsɫɪŋɝz
GUN-sling-erz
ɡˈʌnslɪŋɡəz
gun-SLING-uhz
Definition
Gunslingers are people in the Wild West who carry guns and are known for their skill and quickness in shooting, often being outlaws or lawmen.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used to describe Wild West characters, both real and fictional. Common in Western movies, books, or when talking about skilled shooters. Rare in modern usage except metaphorically.
Spanish: pistolerosPortuguese (BR): pistoleirosPortuguese (PT): pistoleirosChinese (Simplified): 枪手 - 持枪歹徒Chinese (Traditional): 槍手 - 持槍歹徒Hindi: गन्सलिंगर (पिस्तौलधारी)Arabic: مسلحونBengali: বন্দুকধারী (ওয়াইল্ড ওয়েস্ট) - শুটারRussian: стрелки (Дикого Запада) - ганслингерыJapanese: ガンマン - 西部の早撃ちガンマンVietnamese: tay súng - cao bồi (bắn súng)Korean: 총잡이 - 서부 총잡이Turkish: silahşör - kovboyUrdu: بندوق بردار (وائلڈ ویسٹ)Indonesian: tay súng - cao bồi (Viễn Tây)
Example Sentences
Old Western movies often show famous gunslingers.
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The two gunslingers had a duel at sunset.
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Many stories talk about brave gunslingers protecting towns.
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Back then, gunslingers were both feared and respected.
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He studied old gunslingers to play his movie character.
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Don't mess with those guys—they think they're real gunslingers.
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