six-shooter
[siks-shoo-ter, -shoo-]
noun
a revolver from which six shots can be fired without reloading.
Origin of six-shooter
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
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Related Words for six-shooter
rod, gun, firearm, handgun, piece, forty-five, thirty-eight, pistol, revolverExamples from the Web for six-shooter
Contemporary Examples of six-shooter
Seven brings the limit down to one more than the six-shooter of old, which gunslingers found to be enough to win the West.
Historical Examples of six-shooter
As the ponies flash by, Moore's six-shooter barks three times.
Faro Nell and Her FriendsAlfred Henry Lewis
He glanced at Belle and saw that she had a six-shooter in her hand and a glitter in her eyes.
Rim o' the WorldB. M. Bower
His six-shooter fell to the ground and he clutched his side.
Whispering SmithFrank H. Spearman
"I got another, so you just subside a lot," commanded Alfred, recocking his six-shooter.
Blazed Trail StoriesStewart Edward White
I killed a deer with my six-shooter an' laid around three days eatin' on it.
Prairie FlowersJames B. Hendryx
six-shooter
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