trapshooter

Thân thiện

A trapshooter aims at a clay pigeon launched from the machine.

Definition

Noun: A person who participates in the sport of shooting at clay targets (clay pigeons) that are launched into the air from a device called a trap.

Usage

The term "trapshooter" specifically refers to an athlete or participant in the sport of trapshooting. It describes the person's role or identity within that activity.

Examples

• The national competition attracted the best trapshooters from across the country.
• She has trained for years to become a professional trapshooter.
• As an experienced trapshooter, he gave advice on improving accuracy.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in the context of organized sports, competitions, and clubs dedicated to shooting sports.
• It can be used to distinguish a participant in trapshooting from other shooting disciplines like skeet or sporting clays.

Variants and Related Words

• Trapshooting (n): The sport or activity itself.
• Trap (n): The device that launches the clay targets.
• Clay pigeon (n): The saucer-shaped target used in the sport.

Synonyms

• Clay target shooter
• Shotgun shooter (in the specific context of trap)

Related Phrases/Idioms

(This word is a specific occupational/sporting term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person who engages in shooting at clay pigeons that are hurled into the air by a trap