marksmanmarks‧man /ˈmɑːksmən $ ˈmɑːrks-/ noun (plural marksmen /-mən/) [countable] 
Examples
ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- A marksman was called in to try and hit the enemy's machine gun post.
- Police marksmen surrounded the building.
- And the 22-year-old marksman saved his best for last.
- As an expert marksman who is sponsored by Colt Firearms on tour, he often is.
- Billy stood there politely, giving the marksman another chance.
- It was his addled understanding of the rules of warfare that the marksman should be given a second chance.
- Six marksmen were chosen, one as a backup.
- This was actually rather brave considering the police marksmen lining the roofs!
Longman Language Activatorsomeone who uses a gun► gunman
someone who can shoot a gun very well someone who uses a gun to kill someone - use this especially about a criminal or someone who is using a gun illegally: · Two gunmen opened fire on a bus taking children to school.· Was President Kennedy killed by a lone gunman, or was there a conspiracy?· Hooded gunmen burst into a home in Lima on Sunday and shot to death at least 15 people.
► sniper someone who hides, especially in a high place, and shoots at enemy soldiers: · Weapons were found at three locations believed to be used by snipers.· A sniper's bullet pierced his windshield and hit him in the eye.
► marksman someone who is very well trained and very skilful at using a gun, either for sport or for their job with the army or the police: · Police marksmen surrounded the building.· A marksman was called in to try and hit the enemy's machine gun post.
► be a good/bad etc shot someone who is a good or bad shot is good or bad at shooting: · You'd have to be a really good shot to get that bird from here.· I used to be the best shot in the whole school.
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