crack shot
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Definition
Noun: A person who is exceptionally skilled and accurate in shooting, typically with a firearm such as a rifle or pistol. The term emphasizes consistent precision and expertise.
Usage
The term "crack shot" is used to describe a person whose primary distinguishing skill is their marksmanship. It is a noun phrase and is typically used as a subject or object in a sentence. * She is a crack shot with a hunting rifle. * The sergeant was known as a crack shot. * We need a crack shot for this long-range target.
Advanced Usage
- "To be a crack shot": This is the standard construction for stating someone's skill.
- After years of practice, he became a crack shot.
- The term can be used figuratively in non-literal contexts requiring extreme precision, though this is less common.
- As a negotiator, she was a crack shot at identifying the key issue.
Variants and Related Words
- Sharpshooter (n): A person skilled in shooting, often in a military or competitive context. (A close synonym)
- Marksman (n): A person skilled in precision shooting. (A formal synonym)
- Sniper (n): A marksman who shoots from a concealed position. (A more specific, often military, role)
Synonyms
- Expert shot
- Dead eye (informal)
- Sharpshooter
Related Phrases
- Have a good eye: To be skilled at aiming or judging distances.
- You need to have a good eye to be a crack shot.
- Bull's-eye: The central circle of a target; a perfectly accurate shot.
- The crack shot hit the bull's-eye every time.