marksman
word
Definition
A marksman is someone who is very skilled at shooting, especially with guns, and who can hit targets accurately from a distance.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in military, police, sports, and hunting contexts. More formal than 'shooter'; 'sharpshooter' is a close synonym, but sometimes marksman refers to a specific qualification. Non-gendered, though 'markswoman' exists.
Spanish: tirador - francotiradorPortuguese (BR): atirador - franco-atiradorPortuguese (PT): atirador - franco-atiradorChinese (Simplified): 神枪手 - 射手Chinese (Traditional): 神槍手 - 射手Hindi: निशानेबाज़Arabic: رامي ماهرBengali: নিপুণ শুটার - দক্ষ বন্দুকধারীRussian: меткий стрелок - снайперJapanese: 射撃の名手 - 狙撃手Vietnamese: xạ thủKorean: 사수 - 명사수Turkish: nişancı - keskin nişancıUrdu: نشانہ بازIndonesian: penembak jitu
Example Sentences
The marksman hit the target from 100 meters away.
basic
She trained to become a marksman in the police force.
basic
A marksman must have steady hands and sharp eyes.
basic
Only a true marksman could make a shot that difficult.
natural
He earned the title of marksman after months of practice.
natural
During the competition, every marksman tried to outperform the others.
natural