Meaning & Definition of Shooter in English
English⟶
Shooter
/ʃutər/
noun
1. A large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles
synonym:
- taw,
- shooter
2. A person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)
- "He is a crack shot"
- "A poor shooter"
synonym:
- shot,
- shooter
3. A gambler who throws dice in the game of craps
synonym:
- shooter,
- crap-shooter
4. (sports) a player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal (or a basketball player who shoots at the basket)
synonym:
- shooter
5. A professional killer who uses a gun
synonym:
- gunman,
- gunslinger,
- hired gun,
- gun,
- gun for hire,
- triggerman,
- hit man,
- hitman,
- torpedo,
- shooter