tirador

Cebuano

noun
Definitions
  • a slingshot; a Y-shaped stick with an elastic sling between the arms used for shooting small projectiles
  • (biblical) a sling; an instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other; a shepherd's sling
  • a shooter; someone who shoots something, especially with a gun
  • a hitman; a contract killer
  • a gunman; a criminal armed with a gun, especially a professional killer

Etymology

Affix from Cebuano tira.

Origin

Cebuano

tira

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