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GSW

American  

abbreviation

  1. gunshot wound.

    A young male was brought in with a GSW to the head.


Etymology

Origin of GSW

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

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Raptors were absolutely rolling & GSW had only 1 timeout & so they couldn’t stop the run.

From Washington Post • Jun. 11, 2019

His next stop was GSW Inc., a Canadian maker of appliances, where he served as president and chief operating officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2016

Jerry West and GSW must have had a great sales pitch.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2016

We are able to enjoy and we predict 105 98 victory for GSW here in the office!

From The Guardian • Jun. 14, 2015

Shares of GSW, which owns about 60,000 apartments, are up 46% since the close of trading on the day of the company's offering in April 2011.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2013

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