snapshooter
- noun
- /ˈsnæpˌʃuːtər/
- Archaic
:
tirador rápido
- The police trainer praised the new recruit as a snapshooter for his quick, accurate response under pressure.
Examples
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In the competition, the best snapshooter was able to hit every moving target within seconds.
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Hunters value a skilled snapshooter when game appears suddenly in the field.
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The snapshooter captured the perfect moment.
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Many snapshooters prefer to use digital cameras.
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The police trainer praised the new recruit as a snapshooter for his quick, accurate response under pressure.
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In the competition, the best snapshooter was able to hit every moving target within seconds.
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Hunters value a skilled snapshooter when game appears suddenly in the field.
Synonyms
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3.6
A person who fires a gun, sometimes paid to kill others
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5.2
A person who can hit targets very accurately with a gun or in sport
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5.9
A person who shoots very accurately with a gun
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6.5
A person who hits targets very accurately with a gun
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8.2
A person who is very good at using guns and hitting targets
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7.7
A woman who shoots well with a gun
A person who shoots at clay targets launched into the air for sport
A player who often makes successful shots in sports like basketball
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Etymology
Snapshooter comes from the two parts snap ('quick') and shooter ('one who shoots'). It gives the image of someone who fires very fast and true at a suddenly appearing target, so a snapshooter is a quick, accurate shooter.