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shooting iron
noun
, Informal.
- a firearm, especially a pistol or revolver.
shooting iron
noun
- slang.a firearm, esp a pistol
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Word History and Origins
Origin of shooting iron1
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
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Example Sentences
But if you'll take your hand off me and put down that shooting-iron, I'll help you hunt it, if there is one.
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The only effective shooting-iron in camp was his six-shooter and, with this he was thoroughly master of the situation.
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"Put up your shooting iron, Mr. Melville," said Col. Warner, exhibiting a slight shade of annoyance.
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"Not this time," I said, as I got the drop on them with my new shooting-iron; and I marched the ruffians into town.
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In each pair one was to carry the light, while the other managed the ‘shooting iron.’
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