Marksman

/ˈmɑːrksmən/

noun

A person who is skilled in shooting at a target.

The soldier was an excellent marksman, rarely missing his target.

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Although typically associated with firearms, a marksman can also be skilled with bows or slingshots.

Robin Hood was a legendary marksman with a bow and arrow.

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'Marksman' can refer to any gender; the female equivalent 'markswoman' is less commonly used.

She proved herself to be a formidable marksman at the shooting range.

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'Marksman' is often used in military or sport shooting contexts but could be applied to anyone skilled in precise shooting.

The biathlon athlete's life before he became a champion included training as a military marksman.

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