Marksmanship
noun
The skill of accurately shooting targets.
His marksmanship earned him a spot in the military's special operations force.
Often appears as...
- good marksmanship
- marksmanship training
noun
The skill of accurately shooting targets.
His marksmanship earned him a spot in the military's special operations force.
Often appears as...
- good marksmanship
- marksmanship training
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Usage
Often used when discussing shooting sports, such as archery or competitive shooting.
She hopes to improve her marksmanship for the upcoming archery tournament.
Pro Tip 2/3Military Context
Common in military or law enforcement discussions, where precision in shooting is critical.
The soldier's exceptional marksmanship was acknowledged with a medal.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Guns
Marksmanship isn't only about firearms but any activity requiring precision aim, like darts.
His marksmanship with throwing knives is unparalleled.
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Usage
Often used when discussing shooting sports, such as archery or competitive shooting.
She hopes to improve her marksmanship for the upcoming archery tournament.
Pro Tip 2/3Military Context
Common in military or law enforcement discussions, where precision in shooting is critical.
The soldier's exceptional marksmanship was acknowledged with a medal.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Guns
Marksmanship isn't only about firearms but any activity requiring precision aim, like darts.
His marksmanship with throwing knives is unparalleled.
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Usage
Often used when discussing shooting sports, such as archery or competitive shooting.
She hopes to improve her marksmanship for the upcoming archery tournament.
Pro Tip 2/3Military Context
Common in military or law enforcement discussions, where precision in shooting is critical.
The soldier's exceptional marksmanship was acknowledged with a medal.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Guns
Marksmanship isn't only about firearms but any activity requiring precision aim, like darts.
His marksmanship with throwing knives is unparalleled.
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Video examples
A Parkland teacher's...
had witnessed some pretty shoddy marksmanship on the battlefield. So in an attempt to prepare their men for any future conflicts, they founded the National Rifle Association to promote rifle practice. In short, the Second Amendment was written to ensure
Video examples
A Parkland teacher's...
had witnessed some pretty shoddy marksmanship on the battlefield. So in an attempt to prepare their men for any future conflicts, they founded the National Rifle Association to promote rifle practice. In short, the Second Amendment was written to ensure
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Bernie Mac
American Actor
I have Glocks, .45s, Berettas, Remingtons. I like the marksmanship and the discipline that it takes to be a gun owner. I like the machinery. Being able to take it out and clean it is even more fascinating than having the gun.
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Raymond Davis, Jr.
American Scientist
In high school and college, I gathered a number of medals for marksmanship, but I have long since abandoned this activity, having concluded that the world would be a better place with fewer sharpshooters.
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Jonathan Safran Foer
American Writer
If the thrill of hunting were in the hunt, or even in the marksmanship, a camera would do just as well.
Quote examples
Bernie Mac
American Actor
I have Glocks, .45s, Berettas, Remingtons. I like the marksmanship and the discipline that it takes to be a gun owner. I like the machinery. Being able to take it out and clean it is even more fascinating than having the gun.
Quote examples
Raymond Davis, Jr.
American Scientist
In high school and college, I gathered a number of medals for marksmanship, but I have long since abandoned this activity, having concluded that the world would be a better place with fewer sharpshooters.
Quote examples
Jonathan Safran Foer
American Writer
If the thrill of hunting were in the hunt, or even in the marksmanship, a camera would do just as well.
Example 1 of 3
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