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Definition of Gunman
1. Noun. A professional killer who uses a gun.
Generic synonyms: Liquidator, Manslayer, Murderer
Derivative terms: Gun, Shoot
2. Noun. A person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability).
Definition of Gunman
1. Noun. A (usually male) criminal armed with a gun, especially a professional killer. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gunman
1. one who is armed with a gun [n GUNMEN]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gunman
Literary usage of Gunman
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Descriptive Catalogue of the Naval Manuscripts in the Pepysian Library at by Pepys Library, Samuel Pepys, Great Britain Admiralty. Archives, J[oseph] R[obson] Tanner (1904)
"Mr. Pepys being gone out of town this morning, the writer signifies his Royal
Highness's pleasure that, notwithstanding his orders from Captain gunman 3 to ..."
2. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"Freeman even pretends that “The gunman held the cashier up” means that he picked
her up and waved her in the air. Note, however, that the sentence can also ..."
3. Dead Man Running by Martin McGartland (2000)
"'He's that gunman, Marty's our man,' Inspector John shouted. 'What gunman?'
Felix asked, unable to grasp what the hell was going on. ..."
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