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hired gun
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hired gun (hrd)
n. Slang
1. One, especially a professional killer, who is hired to kill another person.
2. One hired to fight for or protect another.
3. One who is proficient at obtaining power for others.
4. One with special knowledge or expertise, as in business, law, or government, who is hired to resolve particularly difficult or complex problems.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hired gun - a professional killer who uses a gunhired gun - a professional killer who uses a gun
liquidator, manslayer, murderer - a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
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