1. the practice or activity of engaging in gunfights, especially as a hired gunman or outlaw in the Old West
Usage: often historical or fictional context

1. relating to or characteristic of gunfights, gunmen, or the Old West; marked by quick-draw combat or violence
Usage: often used in historical or entertainment contexts

Examples

• The old Western film featured classic gunslinging scenes in dusty frontier towns.
• He had a reputation for gunslinging and was feared throughout the territory.
• The gunslinging era of the American West has been romanticized in countless movies.
• She studied the history of gunslinging outlaws for her research paper.
• The gunslinging protagonist faced off against his rival in a tense showdown.
• Modern action films often incorporate gunslinging sequences for dramatic effect.