sharpshooting
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4.9
- noun
- /ˈʃɑːrpˌʃuːtɪŋ/
:
tiro de precisión
- I think I'll recommend you for an insect gun sharpshooting medal.
Examples
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Disguised as a hunter, she defeats the king's son in a sharpshooting contest, plays hard to get at the royal ball, and challenges him with witty riddles upon his first marriage request.
Academic text (2017) -
Daniel Lucas Forney, Navy SEAL, noted for his exceptional sharpshooting skills, black ops in Iraq, Kuwait, Columbia.
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Malcolm's sharpshooting sister, Eli Kuperman.
Fiction book (2000) -
Behind me, under a large green-shingled pavilion, city workers are installing the Frontier Days signs, pounding in log posts and tree trunks for the musket sharpshooting contest and axe throw.
Fiction book (1999) -
With her exceptional sharpshooting skills, she consistently hits the bullseye in competitions.
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His reputation for sharpshooting earned him a spot on the national team for the upcoming championship.
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The athlete was known for her incredible sharpshooting, making her a key player in decisive matches.
Synonyms
11
6.7
Ability to shoot a gun accurately
1
7.2
A sport where people shoot at targets using a gun held against the shoulder
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8.2
Skill in handling and shooting guns accurately and safely
How Accurate
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Sharpshooting comes from the words sharp ('exact, keen') and shooting ('aiming and firing'), so it paints a picture of hitting targets with exact aim. As a noun, it names the skill or act of shooting very accurately.