Gunplay
ahd-5
noun.
A shooting of guns with intent to inflict harm.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
An instance of the firing of small arms with the intent to kill or frighten.
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noun.
The
discharge
of
firearms
, usually with
violent
intent
and in
confrontations
.
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noun.
a fight involving shooting small arms with the intent to kill or frighten
Word Usage
"This certainly turns out to be the case, and a certain amount of escapology and gunplay is required."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
combat
fight
fighting
scrap
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Synonym
Words with the same meaning
gunfight