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gunwoman

gunwoman

1 8.4
A woman who uses a gun, often to commit crimes
  • noun
  • /ˈɡʌnˌwʊmən/
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  • The gunwoman escaped from the scene.

Examples

  • The police are searching for a gunwoman who robbed the bank yesterday.

  • The notorious gunwoman was finally apprehended after months of investigation.

  • In the film, a skilled gunwoman is hired to eliminate the rival gang leader.

  • Rumors spread quickly about the gunwoman who carried out the daring heist.

  • A skilled gunwoman was arrested yesterday.

  • The documentary featured an interview with a skilled gunwoman who competed in shooting tournaments.

  • After years of training, she became a proficient gunwoman in her law enforcement career.

Synonyms

shooter
vsgunwoman
520 3.6

A person who fires a gun, sometimes paid to kill others

is the female version often implied to act in crime
gunner
vsgunwoman
46 6.1

A person who aims and fires weapons, often in the military or in contests

focuses instead on a female often linked to criminal acts
marksman
vsgunwoman
18 5.9

A person who shoots very accurately with a gun

adds a female identity and more criminal association
gunslinger
vsgunwoman
16 8.7

A person in the Old West who uses guns very well, often a sheriff or outlaw

is more modern and usually implies female criminal involvement
gunfighter
vsgunwoman
  • US
12 6.3

A person who fights with guns, often in the Old West

applies more to a female shooter often mentioned in crimes
triggerman
vsgunwoman
  • Literature
5 9.7

A person who uses a gun to kill people for money or on orders

shares criminal use but emphasizes a female shooter role
crack shot
vsgunwoman
4 6.5

A person who hits targets very accurately with a gun

covers skilled females but usually with criminal implication
shootist
vsgunwoman
  • Archaic
1 8.2

A person who is very good at using guns and hitting targets

specifies a female role and often a criminal setting
pistoleer
vsgunwoman
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A person who uses a small gun, often a soldier

is broader in weapon type and more tied to crime
markswoman
vsgunwoman
1 7.7

A woman who shoots well with a gun

is similar but is often mentioned in criminal situations
capper
vsgunwoman
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A person who kills someone, usually with a gun

is the nontechnical female form often used in crime descriptions
skilled gunner
vsgunwoman
6.5

A person who shoots very well, often in the army or competitions

is like this but emphasizes a female often in crime
riflewoman
vsgunwoman
8.0

A woman who is trained to use a rifle, often as a soldier or in shooting sports

is broader, covering any firearm skill and often criminal use

Antonyms

183 4.8

A person who uses a gun to hurt or kill others

How Skilled

gunwoman
1 8.4
shot
87 4.2

Surface Forms

gunwoman singular
gunwomen plural

Morphology

gunwoman = gun + woman (transparent) = gun + woman

A straightforward compound whose meaning ('a woman who uses or is skilled at guns') follows directly from 'gun' + 'woman'.

Etymology

The word gunwoman is made from gun ('weapon') and woman ('female person'), so picture a woman carrying or using a gun. So, a gunwoman is a woman who is skilled with a gun or who uses a gun, often seen in crime stories or action films.