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gunslinger

/ˈɡʌnˌslɪŋər/ /ˈɡʌnˌslɪŋɡər/

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noun

Стрелок, ковбой с пистолетом

In the Old West: a person who carried a gun and was an expert at the quick draw.

Examples :

"Although the town was usually peaceful, everyone knew that a famous gunslinger lived just outside of town, ready to defend it if necessary. "

Хотя город обычно был мирным, все знали, что знаменитый стрелок жил прямо за городом, готовый защищать его в случае необходимости.

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noun

Ганфайтер, стрелок

In modern usage: a person who behaves with the bravado expected of someone who would duel with guns.

Examples :

"Even though he was just arguing about a parking space, Mark acted like a total gunslinger, aggressively confronting the other driver. "

Несмотря на то, что он просто спорил о парковочном месте, Марк вел себя как настоящий ганфайтер, агрессивно противостоя другому водителю.

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