marksman
/'mɑ:ksmən/
Definition
- Noun:
- A person skilled in shooting, especially with a rifle or similar firearm: A marksman is someone who demonstrates high accuracy and proficiency in hitting targets with a gun.
- A sharpshooter: This term often refers to a person, such as a military sniper or a competitive shooter, trained for precise long-range shooting.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The police marksman was called to the scene.
- She trained for years to become an expert marksman in the competition.
- His reputation as a marksman was well-known throughout the regiment.
Advanced Usage
- "To be a crack marksman": To be an exceptionally skilled and accurate shooter.
- He was considered a crack marksman, never missing his target.
- Designated role: Often used in military or law enforcement contexts to specify a role.
- The unit's primary marksman provided cover from the ridge.
Variants and Related Words
- Marksmanship (n): The skill of a marksman; shooting proficiency.
- His marksmanship won him several medals.
- Sharpshooter (n): A synonym often used interchangeably with marksman, sometimes denoting a specific military qualification.
- Sniper (n): A marksman who engages targets from concealed positions at long range. (Note: "sniper" implies a specific tactical role, while "marksman" is a broader term for skill.)
Synonyms
- Sharpshooter: An expert shooter.
- Deadeye: (Informal) A person who shoots with great accuracy.
- Crack shot: (Informal) An extremely proficient shooter.
Related Phrases
- "Marksman's badge": A military or shooting competition award for achieving a certain level of proficiency.
- He proudly wore his marksman's badge.
- "Marksman qualification": The official certification of shooting skill, often in a military context.
- All recruits must pass the marksman qualification test.
Noun
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someone skilled in shooting
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