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Meaning of "gunfighter" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GUNFIGHTER

gunfighter  [ˈɡʌnfaɪtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GUNFIGHTER

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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gunfighter is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GUNFIGHTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Gunfighter

Gunfighter and gunslinger /ˈɡʌnslɪŋər/, are literary words used historically to refer to men in the American Old West who had gained a reputation of being dangerous with a gun and has participated in gunfights and shootouts. Gunman was a more common term used for these individuals in the 19th century. Today, the term gunslinger can be used to denote someone who is good and fast with pistols, but can also refer to riflemen and shotgun messengers. Gunfighters range from occupations such as a lawmen, outlaw, duelist, but is commonly more synonymous to a hired gun. Like cowboys, gunfighters have become a cultural icon in modern times, and is an image of the American people abroad and of American warrior culture.

Definition of gunfighter in the English dictionary

The definition of gunfighter in the dictionary is a person who uses firearms in a fight.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GUNFIGHTER


biter
ˈbaɪtə
bullfighter
ˈbʊlfaɪtə
citer
ˈsaɪtə
copywriter
ˈkɒpɪˌraɪtə
exciter
ɪkˈsaɪtə
fighter
ˈfaɪtə
firefighter
ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə
highlighter
ˈhaɪˌlaɪtə
infighter
ˈɪnˌfaɪtə
inviter
ɪnˈvaɪtə
lighter
ˈlaɪtə
mitre
ˈmaɪtə
prizefighter
ˈpraɪzˌfaɪtə
reiter
ˈraɪtə
screenwriter
ˈskriːnˌraɪtə
songwriter
ˈsɒŋˌraɪtə
titre
ˈtaɪtə
typewriter
ˈtaɪpˌraɪtə
underwriter
ˈʌndəˌraɪtə
writer
ˈraɪtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GUNFIGHTER

gun moll
gun room
gun turret
gun-shy
gun-toting
gunboat
gunboat diplomacy
guncotton
gundy
gunfight
gunfighting
gunfire
gunflint
gung ho
gunge
gungy
gunhouse
gunite
gunk
gunkhole

WORDS THAT END LIKE GUNFIGHTER

all-nighter
cigarette lighter
daughter
freedom fighter
freighter
gas lighter
granddaughter
great-granddaughter
involuntary manslaughter
jet fighter
laughter
like a lamb to the slaughter
manslaughter
night fighter
overnighter
Richter
righter
sighter
slaughter
stepdaughter
voluntary manslaughter

Synonyms and antonyms of gunfighter in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «gunfighter» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GUNFIGHTER

Find out the translation of gunfighter to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gunfighter from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gunfighter» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

枪手
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pistolero
570 millions of speakers

English

gunfighter
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

gunfighter
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المقاتل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

стрелком
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pistoleiro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

gunfighter
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gunfighter
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gunfighter
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Revolverheld
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ガンマン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

총잡이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gunfighter
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

gunfighter
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

gunfighter
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तोफांचा भडिमार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

silahşör
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pistolero
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rewolwerowiec
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

стрільцем
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pistolar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

gunfighter
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Gunfighter
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gunfighter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

revolver
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gunfighter

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GUNFIGHTER»

The term «gunfighter» is regularly used and occupies the 79.772 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GUNFIGHTER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gunfighter

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GUNFIGHTER»

Discover the use of gunfighter in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gunfighter and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Gunfighter Nation: The Myth of the Frontier in ...
Examines the ways in which the frontier myth influences American culture and politics, drawing on fiction, western films, and political writing
Richard Slotkin, 1992
2
Age of the Gunfighter: Men and Weapons on the Frontier, ...
Telling the story of every major gunfighter, peace officer, and outlaw of the West, Rosa places them within the context of a violent frontier and the coming of law and order.
Joseph G. Rosa, 1995
3
Wild Bill Hickok, Gunfighter: An Account of Hickok's Gunfights
His peers referred to his reflexes as “phenomenal” and to his skill with a pistol as “miraculous.” In Wild Bill Hickok, Gunfighter, Joseph G. Rosa, the world’s foremost authority on Hickok, provides an informative examination of ...
Joseph G. Rosa, 2013
4
Gunfighter: A Gulf War Chronicle
an intelligent and intriguing work that encourages lively performances...all [Jordan's] characterizations have sharp, specific edges, and she allows room for unexpected emotional resonances.
Mark Howard Medoff, 2003
5
The Gunfighter: Man Or Myth?
Introduces some of the gunfighting legends of the West, both criminals and law officials, and attempts to explore the realism of accounts of their feats
Joseph G. Rosa, 1979
6
Gunfighter in Gotham: Bat Masterson's New York City Years
That he later moved to New York City to write a widely followed sports column for eighteen years is one of history’s great ironies, as Robert K. DeArment relates in this engaging new book.
Robert K. DeArment, 2013
7
The Last Gunfighter: Montana Gundown: Montana Gundown
In William Johnstone's bestselling The Last Gunfighter, Frank Morgan is the last of his kind--until he confronts a young gun who shares his name, skill, and maybe even his blood.
William W. Johnstone, Johnstone J.A, 2012
8
Gunfighter: The Autobiography of John Wesley Hardin
When outlaw John Wesley Hardin was imprisoned in Texas, this manuscript ended and now remains the only authentic autobiography of a cowboy.
John Wesley Hardin, 2001
9
Gunfighter and the Heiress
From hired gun to hired groom Money can't buy love…but it can buy marriage for on–the–run shipping heiress Natalie Blair.
Carol Finch, 2011
10
Bloody Bill Longley: The Mythology of a Gunfighter
William Preston Longley (1851-1878) went on a murderous rampage over the last few years of his life.
Rick Miller, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GUNFIGHTER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gunfighter is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Gretzky told Johnson he'll 'get the next one' after US Open fail
An athletic marvel with a cocky stride, Johnson ambles down the fairway like a gunfighter in the Wild West. This swagger on the golf course and ... «Toronto Sun, Jul 15»
2
Local readers ready for 'Go Set a Watchman'
SIOUX CITY | Marcus Luttrell describes himself as a country boy from Texas who was "born and raised to be a gunfighter." Read more ... «Sioux City Journal, Jul 15»
3
B-29 Superfortress 'Fifi' flies in for Aviation Museum of Kentucky's …
The fleet of five planes consists of two fighter planes — the SB2C Hell Diver and P-51 Mustang Gunfighter — and planes used for training and ... «Lexington Herald Leader, Jul 15»
4
Novice Shooter Uses Simulation for Competition Training
He's spent all his training time using the Ti Outdoors Gunfighter Simulator and the Virtual Bianchi Cup. “The simulator was a big help getting ... «AmmoLand Shooting Sports News, Jul 15»
5
Tactical AR-15 build: Upper receiver gear
Charging handle. I really like the design, operation and function of the BCM Gunfighter charging handle from Bravo Company USA. I didn't ... «Guns.com, Jul 15»
6
Murder and Myth
... psychologically complex sophisticate rather than just a consumptive gunfighter. Here, the law-and-order myth of Wyatt Earp created by yellow ... «Pasadena Weekly, Jul 15»
7
March talks about western book July 9 at Cody library
Left on his own in the Mexican border towns at an early age, he's a hard, dangerous gunfighter who doesn't let anything or anyone get in his ... «Cody Enterprise, Jul 15»
8
Perseverance propels Tappan to lax roster at D1 Hofstra
Photo by: Dave Frederick Tappan backs down a Caesar Rodney defender. Sarah scored 94 goals, showing the quick hands of a gunfighter. «Cape Gazette, Jul 15»
9
Byron Ferguson 'Pencils' in Shots This Week on Shooting USA's …
Then Master Gunfighter, Cisko, tries the classic El Prez drill for record time, but with his two six-guns instead of the traditional autoloader mag ... «AmmoLand Shooting Sports News, Jul 15»
10
Willits woman hurt during gun show at Frontier Days Parade
Police are viewing video of the parade and interviewing members of the gunfighter group as well as others at the parade in order to determine ... «Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Jul 15»

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