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marksmanship

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marks·man  (märksmn)
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.
marksman·ship n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.marksmanshipmarksmanship - skill in shooting
acquirement, skill, accomplishment, attainment, acquisition - an ability that has been acquired by training
Translations
Spanish marksmanship [ˈmɑːksmənʃɪp] n → puntería
French marksmanship [ˈmɑːksmənʃɪp] n → adresse f au tir
German marksmanship [ˈmɑːksmənʃɪp] marksman n → Treffsicherheit f
Italian marksmanship [ˈmɑːksmənʃɪp] n → abilità nel tiro
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With their uncanny marksmanship they raked the on-coming fleet with volley after volley.
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The fatal marksmanship of the therns had snatched from our companions whatever slender chance they had of gaining the perilous freedom of the world without.
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Such is the uncanny marksmanship of these Martian savages that three red warriors dropped in their tracks as three projectiles exploded in their vitals.
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