gunfight

[ˈɡʌnfaɪt]

gunfight Definition

a fight between two or more people using guns.

Using gunfight: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gunfight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The gunfight lasted for several minutes.

  • Example

    The police were involved in a gunfight with the criminals.

  • Example

    The movie had an intense gunfight scene.

gunfight Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gunfight

Phrases with gunfight

  • a type of gunfight that occurred in the American Old West during the late 19th century, often depicted in Western movies and literature

    Example

    The wild west gunfight was a common occurrence in the late 1800s.

  • a situation in which two or more parties are in a stalemate, each unable to advance their position without risking their own demise

    Example

    The gunfight ended in a Mexican standoff, with both sides unwilling to back down.

  • a prearranged combat between two individuals, typically using deadly weapons, to settle a dispute or defend one's honor

    Example

    The gunfight was a result of a duel between the two men.

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Summary: gunfight in Brief

A 'gunfight' [ˈɡʌnfaɪt] is a violent confrontation between two or more people using guns. It can be depicted in movies or occur in real life, such as when the police engage in a gunfight with criminals. The term also includes phrases like 'wild west gunfight,' 'Mexican standoff,' and 'duel.'

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