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Marksmanship: meaning, definitions and examples

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marksmanship

 

[ ˈmɑːrksmənʃɪp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

improving shooting skills

Marksmanship is the skill of being able to shoot accurately and consistently.

Synonyms

sharpshooting, shooting accuracy

Examples of usage

  • His marksmanship improved after weeks of practice.
  • She demonstrated exceptional marksmanship during the competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "marksmanship" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tiro ao alvo

🇮🇳 निशानेबाज़ी

🇩🇪 Treffsicherheit

🇮🇩 ketepatan menembak

🇺🇦 влучність

🇵🇱 celność

🇯🇵 射撃の腕前

🇫🇷 précision de tir

🇪🇸 precisión de tiro

🇹🇷 atış hassasiyeti

🇰🇷 사격 솜씨

🇸🇦 دقة الرماية

🇨🇿 střelecká přesnost

🇸🇰 strelecká presnosť

🇨🇳 射击精确度

🇸🇮 natančnost streljanja

🇮🇸 skotfimi

🇰🇿 мергендік

🇬🇪 სროლის სიზუსტე

🇦🇿 atış dəqiqliyi

🇲🇽 precisión de tiro

Etymology

The term 'marksmanship' originated in the late 18th century, combining 'marksman' (a skilled shooter) with 'ship' (denoting the quality or condition of being). It has been widely used in military and competitive shooting contexts to describe the proficiency and accuracy of shooters.

See also: mark, markdown, marked, markedly, markers, marking, markings, marks, marksman, markup, remark, unmarked.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,061, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.