Marksman: meaning, definitions and examples

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marksman

[ ˈmɑːrksmən ]

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skilled shooter

A marksman is someone who is skilled at shooting with precision and accuracy, often in competitions or in a military or law enforcement setting. Marksman typically have excellent aim and are able to hit targets consistently at long distances.

Synonyms

gunman, sharpshooter, sniper

Examples of usage

He is known as a marksman in the shooting community.
The military recruits only the best marksmen for their special forces.
She proved herself to be a talented marksman during the competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "marksman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atirador de elite

🇮🇳 निशानेबाज़

🇩🇪 Scharfschütze

🇮🇩 penembak jitu

🇺🇦 стрілець

🇵🇱 strzelec wyborowy

🇯🇵 狙撃手 (sogekishu)

🇫🇷 tireur d'élite

🇪🇸 tirador de élite

🇹🇷 keskin nişancı

🇰🇷 저격수 (jeogyeoksu)

🇸🇦 قناص (qannas)

🇨🇿 ostrostřelec

🇸🇰 ostrelec

🇨🇳 神枪手 (shén qiāng shǒu)

🇸🇮 ostrostrelec

🇮🇸 skerpskytta

🇰🇿 мерген

🇬🇪 სნაიპერი (snaiperi)

🇦🇿 snayper

🇲🇽 tirador de élite

Word origin

The term 'marksman' dates back to the 17th century and was originally used to describe a soldier who was skilled in shooting with a musket or rifle. Over time, the term has evolved to refer to anyone who is highly proficient in shooting with precision. The skill of marksmanship has been valued in military, sporting, and recreational contexts throughout history.