Definition

A person who is very skilled at shooting accurately at targets, especially with a rifle.

Example

The marksman hit the target from a long distance away.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new marksman competition coming up this weekend?

Yeah, I heard it's going to be intense!

I really want to see how skilled these marksmen are in action.

For sure! It’ll be exciting to watch them aim for those targets.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Marksman → It is formed from "mark" (from Old English "mearc", meaning boundary or target) and "-sman" (meaning a person who). A marksman is a person who is skilled at hitting a target.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is skilled at hitting a 'target' ('mark') — that's what a marksman is.

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