Dry-gulching (Noun)
Meaning
The act of killing from ambush.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- He was accused of dry-gulching the rival rancher who had been competing with him for grazing land.
- The notorious outlaw was known for his ruthless tactics, including dry-gulching lawmen who got too close to his hideout.
- The lawman's death was attributed to dry-gulching by a group of cowboys who had a grudge against him.
- Dry-gulching was a common practice in the Wild West, where outlaws would lie in wait for unsuspecting travelers.
- The sheriff vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice after the deputy was killed in a cowardly act of dry-gulching.