marksman
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mən noun, plural marks·men.
1.
a person who is skilled in shooting at a mark; a person who shoots well.
2.
Military.
a.
the lowest rating in rifle marksmanship, below that of sharpshooter and expert.
b.
a person who has achieved such a rating.
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marksman (ˈmɑːksmən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -men | |
| 1. | a person skilled in shooting |
| 2. | a serviceman selected for his skill in shooting, esp for a minor engagement |
| 3. | a qualification awarded in certain armed services for skill in shooting |
| 'marksmanship | |
| —n | |
| 'markswoman | |
| —fem n | |
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Example sentences
One of the soldiers rushed at her but she was an expert marksman and dropped him to the floor.
Deer hunters must be skilled marksman and follow safe firearm handling techniques.
There are plenty of rooftops and tall perches for marksman to control and dominate.
The long range marksman will find prairie dog towns that are untouched.
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