marksman
a person who is skilled in shooting at a mark; a person who shoots well.
Military.
the lowest rating in rifle marksmanship, below that of sharpshooter and expert.
a person who has achieved such a rating.
Origin of marksman
1usage note For marksman
Other words from marksman
- marks·man·ship, noun
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How to use marksman in a sentence
The ability to serve as an occasional marksman, along with having one of the league’s highest on-court IQs,12 explains why his slightly diminished athleticism13 hasn’t hindered him yet.
What Makes LeBron James So Great | Chris Herring (chris.herring@fivethirtyeight.com) | December 22, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightIf Tagovailoa’s most memorable moment is any indication, Alabama lost arguably its best-ever deep-threat marksman when Tua left for the NFL.
Alabama Is Winning With Its Offense, Thanks To Mac Jones | Josh Planos | December 2, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightYael teaches marksmanship, chases boys, and spins dirty stories for her friends.
You cannot fire effectively at the real enemy unless the marksmanship against your own kind is precise.
Felizardo was remarkable for his audacity, his fine horsemanship, and his expert marksmanship.
The Philippine Islands | John Foreman
And in doing this the youth proved more of a conqueror than he had done by his excellent marksmanship.
The Young Ranchers | Edward S. EllisEven with random marksmanship and growing panic, the brown men were still sheltered, and many shots went home.
The Code of the Mountains | Charles Neville BuckThe interchange of broadsides then became very rapid; but the British marksmanship was poor, and few of their shot took effect.
The Naval History of the United States | Willis J. Abbot.Both vessels began preparing for a test of skillful marksmanship, and for that most interesting of all engagements—a naval duel.
The Cruise of the "Lively Bee" | John De Morgan
British Dictionary definitions for marksman
/ (ˈmɑːksmən) /
a person skilled in shooting
a serviceman selected for his skill in shooting, esp for a minor engagement
a qualification awarded in certain armed services for skill in shooting
Derived forms of marksman
- marksmanship, noun
- markswoman, fem n
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