Six-gun (Noun)
Meaning
A pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cowboy drew his six-gun and fired a warning shot into the air to disperse the crowd.
- In the old west, a six-gun was a standard sidearm for lawmen and outlaws alike.
- The museum exhibit featured a beautifully crafted six-gun from the 1800s, complete with intricate engravings.
- The actor's prop six-gun was actually a replica, but it looked convincingly real on camera.
- The legendary gunslinger was known for his lightning-fast draw and accuracy with his trusty six-gun.