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marks·man
(märks′mən)n.
1. A man skilled in shooting at a target.
2.
a. A classification in the US Army and Marine Corps for the lowest of three ratings of rifle proficiency.
b. One who holds this rating.
marks′man·ship′ n.
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marksman
(ˈmɑːksmən)n, pl -men
1. (Shooting) a person skilled in shooting
2. (Military) a serviceman selected for his skill in shooting, esp for a minor engagement
3. (Military) a qualification awarded in certain armed services for skill in shooting
ˈmarksmanˌship n
ˈmarksˌwoman fem n
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marks•man
(ˈmɑrks mən)n., pl. -men.
a person who demonstrates skill in shooting at an object or target; a person who shoots well.
[1650–60]
marks′man•ship`, n.
usage: See -man.
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Noun | 1. | marksman - someone skilled in shooting deadeye - a dead shot franc-tireur - a sharpshooter (in the French army) rifleman - someone skilled in the use of a rifle shooter, shot - a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot); "he is a crack shot"; "a poor shooter" sniper - a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place |
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marksman
markswomannoun sharpshooter, good shot, crack shot (informal), dead shot (informal), deadeye (informal, chiefly U.S.) He was hit in the arm when police marksmen opened fire.
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skarpskytte
skytta
keskin nişancı
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marksman
n pl <-men> → Schütze m; (police etc) → Scharfschütze m
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mark
(maːk) noun1. (also Deutsche Mark, ~Deutschmark (ˈdoitʃmaːk) ) the standard unit of German currency before the euro.
2. a point given as a reward for good work etc. She got good marks in the exam.
3. a stain. That spilt coffee has left a mark on the carpet.
4. a sign used as a guide to position etc. There's a mark on the map showing where the church is.
5. a cross or other sign used instead of a signature. He couldn't sign his name, so he made his mark instead.
6. an indication or sign of a particular thing. a mark of respect.
verb1. to put a mark or stain on, or to become marked or stained. Every pupil's coat must be marked with his name; That coffee has marked the tablecloth; This white material marks easily.
2. to give marks to (a piece of work). I have forty exam-papers to mark tonight.
3. to show; to be a sign of. X marks the spot where the treasure is buried.
4. to note. Mark it down in your notebook.
5. (in football etc) to keep close to (an opponent) so as to prevent his getting the ball. Your job is to mark the centre-forward.
marked adjective obvious or easily noticeable. There has been a marked improvement in her work.
ˈmarkedly (-kid-) adverb noticeably. It's markedly easier to do it by this method.
ˈmarker noun1. a person who marks eg the score at games.
2. something used for marking, eg in scoring, showing the position of something etc. The area is indicated by large green markers.
3. a type of pen, usually with a thick point.
ˈmarksman (ˈmaːks-) – plural ˈmarksmen – noun a person who shoots well. The police marksman did not kill the criminal – he wounded him in the leg to prevent him escaping.
ˈmarksmanship noun a person's skill as a marksman.
leave/make one's mark to make a permanent or strong impression. The horrors of the war have left their mark on the children.
mark out1. to mark the boundary of (eg a football pitch) by making lines etc. The pitch was marked out with white lines.
2. to select or choose for some particular purpose etc in the future. He had been marked out for an army career from early childhood.
mark time to move the feet up and down as if marching, but without going forward. He's only marking time in this job till he gets a better one.
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