Tiradores (en. Shooters)

/tiɾaˈðoɾes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
People who use a weapon to shoot.
The shooters in the competition showed great skill.
Los tiradores de la competencia mostraron gran habilidad.
Elements in a construction that are used to pull or hold.
The door handles need to be replaced.
Los tiradores de las puertas deben ser reemplazados.
Parts of a bow that hold the string.
The bow's handles must be well adjusted.
Los tiradores del arco deben estar bien ajustados.

Etymology

From the verb 'tirar', which means to throw or launch something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

amateur shooter
A person who shoots without being a professional.
tirador aficionado
to be a good shooter
To have skill in the use of firearms.
ser un buen tirador

Related Words

throw
To throw or launch something.
tirar
shot
The action of shooting a projectile.
tiro
weapon
An instrument designed to cause harm.
arma

Slang Meanings

Shooter in a video game context.
That shooter is incredible in the match.
Ese tirador es increíble en la partida.
An expert hunter shooter.
My uncle is a renowned shooter among hunters.
Mi tío es un tirador de renombre entre los cazadores.