Definition

A female who is proficient in aiming and shooting at targets.

Example

The markswoman hit the bullseye with her first shot.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new markswoman in town?

Yeah, I heard she's really talented and wins a lot of competitions.

I saw a video of her shooting, and she’s incredible!

I want to see her in action; it must be amazing to watch.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Markswoman → It is formed from "mark" (from Old English *mearc*, meaning boundary or sign) and "woman" (from Old English *wīfmann*, meaning female human). The word "markswoman" refers to a woman who is skilled in shooting or marking targets, indicating her proficiency in this area.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'mark' as a sign or target, and 'woman' as a female. A markswoman is a woman who excels at hitting her targets.

Visually Confused Words