Gunplay (Noun)
Meaning
A fight involving shooting small arms with the intent to kill or frighten.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The movie portrayed intense gunplay between rival gangs in the streets of New York City.
- Gunfire and gunplay erupted outside the nightclub as a brawl turned violent.
- The western film featured an iconic showdown with rapid-fire gunplay between the hero and villain.
- Witnesses reported hearing the sound of gunplay coming from the abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town.
- The video game's multiplayer mode allowed players to engage in intense gunplay with up to 16 opponents.