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marksman
noun marks·man \ˈmärks-mən\
: a person (especially a man) who is skilled in shooting a gun at a target
Full Definition of MARKSMAN
: a person skilled in shooting at a mark or target
— marks·man·ship \-ˌship\ noun
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First Known Use of MARKSMAN
1644
Related to MARKSMAN
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- sharpshooter, shooter, shot
MARKSMAN Defined for Kids
marksman
noun marks·man \ˈmärks-mən\
plural marks·men \-mən\
Definition of MARKSMAN for Kids
: a person who shoots well
— marks·man·ship \-ˌship\ noun
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