gunplay
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of gunplay
Example Sentences
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Police always have strict policies about engaging in gunplay — especially in public areas with many innocent bystanders.
From Salon ● Jan. 16, 2026
The gunplay is primary though there are some obligatory scenes of martial arts fights.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 22, 2023
There’s no gunplay, there’s no slashing, there’s no blood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2023
Throughout, Kim masterfully breaks the farcical mood with lean gunplay captured by the cinematographer Nam Hyun-woo’s kinetic use of shaky cam.
From New York Times ● Dec. 30, 2022
He had watched the Hawk's gunplay with an awe-stricken face; its speed never failed to amaze him.
From The Passing of Ku Sui by Gilmore, Anthony
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