sharp-shooter
Definition
- Noun:
- A person skilled in shooting: A "sharp-shooter" is an individual, often a soldier or marksman, who is highly proficient at shooting a firearm with precision, typically from a concealed position or at long range.
- A skilled marksman in a military context: In military terminology, a "sharp-shooter" is a designated marksman who operates as part of a squad, providing accurate fire to support troops or eliminate specific targets.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The army deployed a sharp-shooter to the rooftop to cover the advancing squad. (A skilled marksman positioned for precise shooting.)
- He was known as the best sharp-shooter in the regiment, rarely missing his target. (A person with exceptional shooting ability.)
Advanced Usage
"sharp-shooter's nest": a concealed position or location used by a sharp-shooter for observation and firing.
- The sniper team set up a sharp-shooter's nest in the abandoned building. (A hidden spot for accurate shooting.)
"sharp-shooter competition": a contest or event where marksmen compete for accuracy and skill.
- He won first place at the national sharp-shooter competition. (A contest of shooting precision.)
Variants and Related Words
Sharp-shooting (n): the act or skill of shooting with great accuracy.
- Sharp-shooting requires steady hands and keen eyesight. (The practice of precise shooting.)
Sharp-shooter (adj): used to describe something related to or characteristic of a sharp-shooter.
- The sharp-shooter rifle had a high-magnification scope. (A firearm designed for precise shooting.)
Synonyms
- Marksman: a person skilled in shooting at a target.
- Sniper: a highly trained marksman who engages targets from concealed positions, often at long range.
- Deadeye: an informal term for a very accurate shooter.
Related Idioms
- (none directly associated with "sharp-shooter" as a compound word; however, general idioms about shooting may apply, but are not specific to this term.)