Gunwork

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The art or skill of firing a gun. uncountable

    "They go to elementary schools — performing, showing how to apply make-up and demonstrating fast draws and other gunwork."

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"They go to elementary schools — performing, showing how to apply make-up and demonstrating fast draws and other gunwork."

Etymology

From gun + work.

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