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Marksman

usgb/ˈmɑːrksmən/Volume
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Not Just Guns

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

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

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

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

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

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