gunfight

From gun +‎ fight.

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪt/

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gunfight (plural gunfights)

1. A battle (or a duel) using small arms.
   • 2023 May 16, “YouTube and Gun Content: A Dangerous Combination for Kids and Teens”, in Everytown Support Fund‎^[1]:

     YouTube is awash in gun content, often referred to as “GunTube” by firearm enthusiasts. Individuals who come to GunTube—including children and teens—can find videos which glorify assault weapons, show how to modify firearms, and teach viewers how to shoot through bulletproof glass or “win gunfights.”

• bring a knife to a gunfight, take a knife to a gunfight
• gunfighter

gunfight (third-person singular simple present gunfights, present participle gunfighting, simple past and past participle gunfought)

1. To engage in battle using small arms.