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gunman
gunman
noun gun·man \-mən\
: a person (especially a man) who uses a gun to shoot someone or to try to shoot someone
Full Definition of GUNMAN
1
: a man armed with a gun; especially : a professional killer
2
: a man noted for speed or skill in handling a gun
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Examples of GUNMAN
- They were shot by an unknown gunman.
First Known Use of GUNMAN
1624
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