noun

sharpshooter

sharpshooter, marksman

The soldier was a trained sharpshooter.

The soldier was a trained sharpshooter.

He is a sharpshooter in the competition.

He is a sharpshooter in the competition.

a sharpshooter a person who is very skilled at shooting The soldier was a trained sharpshooter.

Synonyms: marksman, sniper

A compound word from 'sharp' (meaning accurate or precise) and 'shooter' (one who shoots).

Think of it literally: someone who 'shoots' with 'sharp' accuracy.

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