gunmanship

1 8.2

Skill in handling and shooting guns accurately and safely

noun
/ˈɡʌn.mən.ʃɪp/

Specialized

: puntería

His gunmanship impressed everyone at the shooting range.

Examples

His gunmanship impressed everyone at the shooting competition.
The instructor praised the students for their gunmanship during the shooting practice.
The officer's gunmanship was praised during the training session.
She practiced daily to improve her gunmanship before the big event.
She showed exceptional gunmanship during the competition.
His gunmanship was evident as he hit the target in the center with every shot.
To improve your gunmanship, it is essential to practice regularly under supervision.

Synonyms

marksmanship

vsgunmanship

11 6.7

Ability to shoot a gun accurately

emphasizes broader handling and safe use rather than only accuracy

gunnery

vsgunmanship

Specialized

3 7.9

Skill in using and firing large guns

focuses more on everyday handling and safety than military operation

riflery

vsgunmanship

1 7.2

A sport where people shoot at targets using a gun held against the shoulder

includes general firearm handling and safety beyond specific sport use

Surface Forms

gunmanship singular

gunmanships plural

Morphology

gunmanship = gunman (transparent) = gun + man + ship

The word is a regular abstract noun built from the familiar base 'gunman' plus the productive suffix '-ship', meaning skill or expertise.

Etymology

The word gunmanship comes from gun and the ending -manship, the same ending in sportsmanship and craftsmanship that means 'skill' or 'craft'. So gunmanship is simply the skill of handling and shooting a gun.