gunslinger

noun

gun·sling·er ˈgən-ˌsliŋ-ər

: a person noted for speed and skill in handling and shooting a gun especially in the American West

Examples of gunslinger in a Sentence

a gunslinger in the Wild West

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Colorado, led by gunslinger Shedeur Sanders and eventual Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, was the brawler, unafraid to leave its jaw unguarded in pursuit of a knockout. —

J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024 The action-thriller follows a mysterious woman gunslinger (Stone) who disembarks in the town of Redemption to avenge her father, killed by the town’s sadistic mayor (Gene Hackman). —

Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024 A lot of this is because Will Levis is a gunslinger who has thrown nine interceptions this year. —

Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 The gunslinger made that much clear last week against the Denver Broncos, throwing for nearly 500 yards and four touchdowns. —

Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gunslinger