Shooting Iron (Noun)
Meaning
A firearm that is held and fired with one hand.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cowboy drew his trusty shooting iron and prepared for a showdown at high noon.
- Her favorite shooting iron was a well-worn revolver that had been passed down through her family.
- The sheriff advised the townsfolk to keep their shooting irons locked away for safety reasons.
- As a competitive shooter, she spent hours practicing with her shooting iron to improve her aim.
- In the old west, a man's shooting iron was often his most prized possession and a symbol of his honor.