Six-shooter (Noun)
Meaning
A pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cowboy pulled out his trusty six-shooter and prepared for a showdown with the outlaw.
- In the Wild West, a six-shooter was a staple for any lawman or gunslinger.
- The museum exhibit featured a rare and historic six-shooter used by a famous frontiersman.
- The actor playing the role of a cowboy had to learn how to handle a six-shooter safely and convincingly.
- The antique six-shooter on display at the gun show was a prized possession among collectors.