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take aim

/teɪk eɪm/
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Other forms: took aim; taking aim; takes aim; taken aim

Definitions of take aim
  1. verb
    point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
    synonyms: aim, direct, take, train
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    types:
    aim, direct, place, point, target
    intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
    draw a bead on
    aim with a gun
    hold
    aim, point, or direct
    turn
    direct at someone
    swing
    hit or aim at with a sweeping arm movement
    charge, level, point
    direct into a position for use
    level
    aim at
    sight
    take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device)
    address
    direct a question at someone
    home in, range in, zero in
    direct onto a point or target, especially by automatic navigational aids
    type of:
    position
    cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation
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