Definition of "triggerman" [triggerman]

• An underworld gunman who in premeditation shoots a victim. (noun)
• A gunman; a shooter: "Where is the moral justification . . . in offering the platoon survivors—the actual triggermen—immunity?” ( Nelson DeMille). (noun)

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• "The Bears 'triggerman is also their leading rusher."
• "The triggerman is QB Jevan Snead, with TBs Brandon Bolden and Dexter McCluster throwing the changeups."
• "The alleged triggerman is the younger brother of James Clea, who’s accused of conspiring with Pushia and faces a November trial."