marksman
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marks·man
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Definition of marksman
: a person skilled in shooting at a mark or target
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Other Words from marksman
marksmanship
\ ˈmärks-mən-ˌship
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Examples of marksman in a Sentence
only the best marksmen can hit the bull's-eye at 500 feet
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Key Battle Gonzalo Higuain vs Nicolas Spolli The Old Lady will look to marksman Gonzalo Higuain for the goals to keep them in touch with at the top of the table, with the Argentine having netted nine times so far this season. — SI.com, "Juventus vs Genoa Preview: Classic Encounter, Key Battle, Team News & More," 22 Jan. 2018 Cavalry charges struck terror into the forward allied marksmen, while superior French artillery pounded the Anglo-Dutch formations throughout the day. — National Geographic, "Napoleon lost the Battle of Waterloo—here’s what went wrong," 15 Aug. 2019 Among his many accolades, Max was a distinguished marksman and won the prestigious President's 100 National Rifle match. — courant.com, "Richard Max Scheller Sr.," 11 Aug. 2019 Antti was shot through the nasal cavity by a Red Guard marksman on a drizzly evening in Tampere. — Arna Bontemps Hemenway, The Atlantic, "Wolves of Karelia," 19 July 2019 Reddick is the perfect mentor and marksman for New Orleans’ new-look roster. — The Si Staff, SI.com, "Debating the Best and Worst Deals of NBA Free Agency," 5 July 2019 His twin brother, Brook, has turned into a powerful 3-point marksman. — Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, "Kemba Walker expected to sign four-year max salary contract with Celtics," 29 June 2019 Cameron Johnson NBA Draft Tape: North Carolina's Cameron Johnson is one of the true marksmen in the 2019 NBA Draft. — Tribune News Service, orlandosentinel.com, "NBA draft profile: Magic target Cameron Johnson of North Carolina," 10 June 2019 Then 38, Kerr had just concluded a 15-year career, cementing himself as one of the greatest outside marksmen of all time. — New York Times, "In 2003, Steve Kerr Created the Perfect Shooter. In 2019, He Coaches Him.," 5 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'marksman.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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marksman
noun
English Language Learners Definition of marksman
: a person (especially a man) who is skilled in shooting a gun at a target
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marksman
noun
marks·man
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plural marksmen\ -mən \
Kids Definition of marksman
: a person who shoots well
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