MARKSMAN

marksman, sharpshooter, crack shot

(noun) someone skilled in shooting

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

marksman (plural marksmen)

A man or person skilled at hitting targets, as with a firearm, bow, or thrown object.

(soccer) Goalscorer.

Synonyms

• (skilled shooter): sharpshooter

Anagrams

• Markmans, man-marks

Source: Wiktionary


Marks"man, n.; pl. Marksmen. Etym: [Earlier markman; mark + man.]

1. One skillful to hit a mark with a missile; one who shoots well.

2. (Law)

Definition: One who makes his mark, instead of writing his name, in signing documents. Burrill.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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