Shooters: meaning, definitions and examples

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shooters

 

[ หˆสƒuหtษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

firearms context

Shooters are individuals who use firearms, whether for sport, hunting, or combat. The term can refer to amateur enthusiasts or skilled marksmen in various settings.

Synonyms

firearm users, gunmen, marksmen

Examples of usage

  • The competition had over fifty shooters participating.
  • Experienced shooters often practice at the range every weekend.
  • She is an accomplished shooter who has won several championships.
Context #2 | Noun

sports context

In sports, shooters may refer to players skilled at taking shots, particularly in games like basketball. This term highlights their ability to score or make successful attempts at goal.

Synonyms

players, scorers

Examples of usage

  • The team's best shooters are known for their accuracy.
  • He is one of the top shooters in the league this season.
  • Her quick reflexes make her one of the best shooters on the court.

Translations

Translations of the word "shooters" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atiradores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‚เคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schรผtzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penembak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ั–ะปัŒั†ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ strzelcy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒฅใƒผใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐใ‚ฒใƒผใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tireurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tiradores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท niลŸancฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุทู„ู‚ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stล™elci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ strelci

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 term 'shooter' originates from the verb 'shoot', which derives from Middle English 'shoten', meaning to strike or project. The word 'shoot' can be traced further back to Old English 'sceotan', related to the action of propelling an object through the air. Over time, 'shooter' emerged as a noun to describe individuals who engage in the act of shooting, whether with arrows, projectiles, or firearms. The rise of firearms in the late Middle Ages and their proliferation in society contributed to the popularization of the term, leading to its use in various contexts, such as hunting and sports. Today, 'shooter' encompasses a wide range of meanings and is often associated with both recreational activities and more serious contexts like law enforcement and military operations.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,879, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.