marksman
Translation
sharpshooter, expert shot
Examples
The police marksman took careful aim.
The police marksman took careful aim.
He is known as a skilled marksman.
He is known as a skilled marksman.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) marksman a person who is skilled at shooting He is a skilled marksman.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sharpshooter, sniper, expert shot
Etymology
From 'mark' (a target) + 'man' (a person). Literally, a person who hits the mark.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'man' who always hits the 'mark' on a target.