Marksmen: meaning, definitions and examples

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marksmen

 

[ หˆmษ‘หrksmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

shooting competition

Marksmen are skilled shooters who excel in shooting firearms with accuracy and precision. They often participate in competitive shooting events that test their abilities in various shooting disciplines. Marksmen may utilize rifles, pistols, or shotguns depending on the event. In many cases, marksmen undergo extensive training to hone their skills and improve their shooting techniques. The term is generally associated with both sport shooting and military or law enforcement professionals.

Synonyms

gunman, rifleman, sharpshooter, sniper.

Examples of usage

  • The marksmen competed in the national shooting championship.
  • Only the most experienced marksmen were chosen for the elite team.
  • During the practice session, the marksmen demonstrated exceptional skill.
  • The marksmen hit the target with pinpoint accuracy.

Translations

Translations of the word "marksmen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atiradores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคฐเฅเคชเคถเฅ‚เคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schรผtzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penembak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ั–ะปะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ strzelcy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐ„ๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tireurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tiradores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท niลŸancฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ €๊ฒฉ์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฑู…ุงุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stล™elci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ streฤพci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ„ๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strelci

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skyttar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚ัƒัˆั‹ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atฤฑcฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tiradores

Etymology

The word 'marksman' originates from the late 17th century, derived from the combination of 'mark', meaning a target or objective, and 'man', indicating a person who achieves proficiency in hitting such targets. The term was first used in the context of shooting sports and military practice, where individuals trained to improve their accuracy with firearms. Over time, 'marksman' became a standard term for those who show exceptional skill in shooting. The concept of marksmen is rooted in the broader tradition of archery and shooting, which dates back to ancient civilizations where marksmanship was crucial for hunting and warfare. In modern language, it signifies not only competitive shooters but also members of law enforcement and military units trained in precision shooting.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,283 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.