marks·man (märks m n)n. 1. A man skilled in shooting at a target. 2. a. A classification in the U.S. Army and Marine Corps for the lowest of three ratings of rifle proficiency. b. One who holds this rating. marks man·ship n. |
marksman [ˈmɑːksmən]
n pl -men
1. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Shooting) a person skilled in shooting
2. (Military) a serviceman selected for his skill in shooting, esp for a minor engagement
3. (Military) a qualification awarded in certain armed services for skill in shooting
marksmanship n
markswoman feminine noun
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  marksman - someone skilled in shooting deadeye - a dead shot franc-tireur - a sharpshooter (in the French army) rifleman - someone skilled in the use of a rifle shooter, shot - a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot); "he is a crack shot"; "a poor shooter" sniper - a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place |
marksman markswoman
noun sharpshooter, good shot, crack shot (informal), dead shot (informal), deadeye (informal, chiefly U.S.) He was hit in the arm when police marksmen opened fire.
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