Meaning & Definition of Gunman in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A person who commits a crime or an act of violence with the use of a firearm.

  Example Sentence: The police apprehended the gunman after a lengthy chase.

• Definition: A person who threatens others with a gun.

  Example Sentence: The gunman held the patrons at the bank hostage.

• Definition: An assassin or hired killer who uses a gun.

  Example Sentence: They believed a professional gunman was responsible for the targeted killing.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from 'gun' + 'man', with 'gun' meaning a firearm.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• armed gunman: A gunman who is armed and poses a threat.
• lone gunman: A single individual acting alone, often in a violent situation.
• gunman on the loose: A gunman who has not been captured and is still free.

Translations

• Spanish: tirador

• French: tireur

• German: Schütze

• Russian: стрелок

Related Words

• firearm: A weapon capable of firing a projectile using explosive force.

• violence: Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt or kill.

Slang Meanings of gunman

• Meaning: Gatslinger

  Example Sentence: He’s known as a gatslinger in the neighborhood.

• Meaning: Heat

  Example Sentence: Don't bring any heat when you go there—stay away from gunmen.