What does "gunfight" mean?

A battle (or a duel) using small arms.

Gunfight

Common synonyms include: shootout, antiaircraft fire, armed confrontation, competition, confrontation, cross fire.

/ˈɡʌnˌfaɪt/ noun, verb

noun, verb ·Uncommon ·College level

Noun

1
A battle (or a duel) using small arms.
"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.”"
2
a fight involving shooting small arms with the intent to kill or frighten wordnet

Verb

"There's a big gunfight in the middle of the movie and the sheriff gets killed."

From gun + fight.