Sharpshooter

/ˈʃɑːrpˌʃuːtər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person skilled in shooting, particularly at targets from a distance.

The military hired a renowned sharpshooter to enhance their marksmanship training.

A person who is adept at achieving precision in a particular skill or task.

In the world of poker, he is considered a sharpshooter, known for his ability to read his opponents.

Derived from the combination of 'sharp' meaning precise or acute and 'shooter' meaning one who shoots.

dead shot

A person who is extremely accurate when shooting.

laying down cover fire

Providing suppressive fire to protect others.

one shot, one kill

A phrase used to indicate perfect shooting accuracy.

marksman

A person skilled in shooting, often used interchangeably with sharpshooter.

sniper

A soldier or marksman who shoots with great skill from a concealed position.

aim

The direction or path along which something moves or is aimed.

Ace shooter

He’s an ace shooter on the team, always nailing his targets.

Trigger finger

She has a quick trigger finger, never misses a shot.