Definitions of shooter
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a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)“a poor shooter”
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synonyms:
shot
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crack shot, marksman, sharpshooter
someone skilled in shooting
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gun, gunman
a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)
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trapshooter
a person who engages in shooting at clay pigeons that are hurled into the air by a trap
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deadeye
a dead shot
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franc-tireur
a sharpshooter (in the French army)
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rifleman
someone skilled in the use of a rifle
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sniper
a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place
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a professional killer who uses a gun
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synonyms:
gun, gun for hire, gunman, gunslinger, hired gun, hit man, hitman, torpedo, triggerman
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liquidator, manslayer, murderer
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
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liquidator, manslayer, murderer
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(sports) a player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal (or a basketball player who shoots at the basket)
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participant, player
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
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participant, player
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a gambler who throws dice in the game of craps
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synonyms:
crap-shooter
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gambler
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
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gambler
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a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles
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