Marksman

Word MARKSMAN
Character 8
Hyphenation marks man
Pronunciations /ˈmɑɹksmən/

Definitions and meanings of "Marksman"

What do we mean by marksman?

A man skilled in shooting at a target. noun

A classification in the US Army and Marine Corps for the lowest of three ratings of rifle proficiency. noun

One who holds this rating. noun

A soldier who makes 60 per cent. at target practice at ranges up to 600 yards. noun

One who is skilful in shooting with a gun or a bow; one who readily hits the mark; a good shooter. noun

One who, not being able to write, makes his mark instead of signing his name. noun

One skillful to hit a mark with a missile; one who shoots well. especially with a pistol or rifle. noun

One who makes his mark, instead of writing his name, in signing documents. noun

A man skilled in shooting (a gun) at a target. noun

Goalscorer. noun

Someone skilled in shooting noun

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

Goalscorer.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Marksman

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The word "marksman" in example sentences

Faced nagging back trouble earlier in the year, but remains a marksman from the tee who is not afraid to go for it with a championship on the line. ❋ Unknown (2001)

There is Invariably a shooting-gallery, where, at a distance of some twelve paces, the bold marksman from the Black Forest pops little shuttlecock bolts from a spring gun at a grotesque figure made of painted wood, which, on being wounded in the 'bull's-eye,' whisks round on a pivot and jerks into its place a lovely woman, also of painted wood. ❋ Unknown (1864)

I was not what you might call a marksman in those days, and so I set a bit of [v] hummock about ten yards off as a limit where I could not very conveniently miss, and waited until the bear should come opposite that. ❋ Hetty Sibyl Browne (1907)

On this trip his frontier training and skill as a marksman were the means of saving a life. ❋ Unknown (1899)

Now I know Oliver Queen is a bow and arrow expert, but I've seen this guy in the comics too, and a marksman is a marksman. ❋ Unknown (2009)

They might allow him "marksman," a lesser honorific. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Perhaps it is the same "marksman" who assumes all road signs are merely targets posted for his personal enjoyment. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And one of the best rifle shooters I have ever met qualified only as "marksman" in Basic Training. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The course of events last night, the type of weapon used, and other indications, which I am not at liberty to disclose, all lead me to the conclusion that the marksman is a professional criminal.” ❋ Simenon, Georges, 1903- (1964)

Everton FC fans letters: James Vaughan merits regular games at Goodison Trevor Steven: Everton FC ace Tim Cahill has 'marksman's mindset' ❋ Unknown (2010)

Tricky Trevor Steven pays tribute to Tim Cahill on his 50th Everton goal NIGEL MARTYN: It's great to see Everton striker James Vaughan making up for lost time Everton FC fans letters: James Vaughan merits regular games at Goodison Trevor Steven: Everton FC ace Tim Cahill has 'marksman's mindset' ❋ Unknown (2010)

He had learned to shoot as a wild-cattle hunter on Niihau, and on that island his skill as a marksman was unforgotten. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In the 70′s a police marksman shot a man in Yorkshire who was at large killing people. ❋ Inspector Gadget (2010)

If you have the equipment and skills as a marksman to use that equipment, it gives you that edge to fill your tag in that situation. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Ultimately you'll save money, will come to understand the mechanics of rifle, cartridge, bullet, powder and downrange ballistics better than you ever have before, and will likely become a better marksman, too. ❋ Unknown (2009)

According to the press material, not only does Seagal, who has a 7th-degree black belt in aikido, go out on patrol, he is also “an expert marksman who has worked with their SWAT team and has instructed Jefferson Parish officers in firearms and hand-to-hand combat.” ❋ Unknown (2009)

Reuters A marksman from Switzerland's special police forces sets up security on the roof of the Congress Center in Davos on Tuesday. ❋ David Enrich (2011)

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