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Meaning of "sharpshooter" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SHARPSHOOTER

sharpshooter  [ˈʃɑːpˌʃuːtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHARPSHOOTER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sharpshooter is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SHARPSHOOTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

sharpshooter

Marksman

A marksman, or sharpshooter, is a person who is skilled in precision shooting, using projectile weapons, such as with a rifle but most commonly with a designated marksman rifle and/or a sniper rifle, to shoot at long range targets. The main difference between a marksman and a normal sniper is that a marksman is usually considered an organic part of a fireteam of soldiers, whereas regular snipers tend to work alone or with other snipers. In the military, marksmen are sometimes attached to an infantry fireteam or squad where they take accurate long-range shots at valuable targets as needed, thus extending the reach of the fireteam or squad.

Definition of sharpshooter in the English dictionary

The definition of sharpshooter in the dictionary is an expert marksman, esp with a rifle.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHARPSHOOTER


commuter
kəˈmjuːtə
computer
kəmˈpjuːtə
crapshooter
ˈkræpˌʃuːtə
foutre
ˈfuːtə
microcomputer
ˈmaɪkrəʊkəmˈpjuːtə
neuter
ˈnjuːtə
peashooter
ˈpiːˌʃuːtə
pewter
ˈpjuːtə
prosecutor
ˈprɒsɪˌkjuːtə
recruiter
rɪˈkruːtə
scooter
ˈskuːtə
shooter
ˈʃuːtə
snapshooter
ˈsnæpˌʃuːtə
supercomputer
ˌsuːpəkəmˈpjuːtə
trapshooter
ˈtræpˌʃuːtə
troubleshooter
ˈtrʌbəlˌʃuːtə
tutor
ˈtjuːtə
uta
ˈjuːtə
valuta
vəˈluːtə
veduta
vɛˈduːtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHARPSHOOTER

sharp-sighted
sharp-sightedly
sharp-sightedness
sharp-tempered
sharp-tongued
sharp-witted
sharp-wittedly
sharp-wittedness
sharpbender
sharpen
sharpener
sharpening
sharper
Sharpeville
sharpie
sharpish
sharply
sharpness
sharpshooting
sharpy

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHARPSHOOTER

cooter
first-person shooter
footer
freebooter
goofy-footer
hooter
left-footer
looter
micro-scooter
mooter
motor scooter
pussyfooter
right-footer
rooter
six-footer
six-shooter
snow scooter
square shooter
straight shooter
tooter
voter

Synonyms and antonyms of sharpshooter in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sharpshooter» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHARPSHOOTER

Find out the translation of sharpshooter to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sharpshooter from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sharpshooter» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

神枪手
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

francotirador
570 millions of speakers

English

sharpshooter
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

निशानची
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الهداف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

снайпер
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

atirador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অব্যর্থসন্ধানী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tireur d´élite
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penembak tepat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Scharfschütze
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シャープシューター
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

사격의 명수
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sharpshooter
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người bắn giỏi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஷார்ப்ஷூட்டரை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तीक्ष्ण शूटर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

keskin nişancı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tiratore scelto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Sharpshooter
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

снайпер
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

trăgător de elită
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σκοπευτής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skerpskutter
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sharpshooter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skarpskytter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sharpshooter

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHARPSHOOTER»

The term «sharpshooter» is quite widely used and occupies the 47.221 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHARPSHOOTER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «sharpshooter» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «sharpshooter» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sharpshooter

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHARPSHOOTER»

Discover the use of sharpshooter in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sharpshooter and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Sharpshooter
"Some things are worth fighting for.
Chris Lynch, 2013
2
Vietnam #2: Sharpshooter
Some things are worth fighting for.
Chris Lynch, 2012
3
Sharpshooter: A Sunny McCoskey Napa Valley Mystery
Set in a region renowned for its food and wine, Sharpshooter launches an entertaining mystery series featuring Sunny and an engaging cast of wine professionals, cooks, socialites-and suspects.
‎2011
4
Sharpshooter
One major Union campaign will put the Confederate capital into Yankee hands. Lucas Cole is the best sharpshooter in the Confederate army, his skills as a sniper almost legendary.
David Healey, 2007
5
Berry Benson's Civil War Book: Memoirs of a Confederate ...
The memoirs were first published in book form in 1962 but have long been unavailable. This edition, with a new foreword by the noted Civil War historian Herman Hattaway, will introduce this compelling story to a new generation of readers.
Berry Benson, Susan Williams Benson, 2011
6
Sharpshooter in Petticoats
Aim for hours of reading pleasure with award-winning author Mary Connealy’s last book in the Sophie’s Daughters series.
Mary Connealy, 2011
7
Georgia Sharpshooter: The Civil War Diary and Letters of ...
William Rhadamanthus Montgomery (1839-1906) was present at some of the most memorable battles of the Civil War.
William Rhadamanthus Montgomery, George F. Montgomery, 1997
8
Annie Oakley: American Sharpshooter
Examines the life and career of entertainer, Annie Oakley.
Brenda Haugen, 2006
9
The Sharpshooter Blues
"A comedy at least half as divine--and dark--as Dante's own . . . a flat-out tour de force."--Lee K. Abbott, Miami Herald; "This is not just a good book, this is a marvelous book."-The Village Voice.
Lewis Nordan, 1997
10
Wild Bill Hickok: Sharpshooter and U.S. Marshal of the Wild West
Traces the life and exploits of William Hickok, the legendary Western sharpshooter and U.S. marshal known as "Wild Bill."
Joseph G. Rosa, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHARPSHOOTER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sharpshooter is used in the context of the following news items.
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XCOM 2 Exclusive Class Reveal: The Sharpshooter
DEANGELIS: The sharpshooter is an evolution of the sniper. The sniper was a very powerful unit in Enemy Unknown. As you know, it was the long-range, high ... «GameSpot, Jul 15»
2
Texas Sharpshooter: What to make of Justise Winslow's summer
The Texas Sharpshooter fallacy is a close cousin of the strawman. Both of these relatives love confirming their own biases and work in conjunction to breakdown ... «Hot Hot Hoops, Jul 15»
3
Bye to Belinelli: Sharpshooter to sign with Kings, report says
Sharpshooter Marco Belinelli, who was rumored to be shopping around with several teams, has agreed to a three-year contract with the Sacramento Kings worth ... «KENS 5 TV, Jul 15»
4
Tulane sharpshooter Jay Hook, Iowa State guard Bryce Dejean …
The former Tulane sharpshooter told The Advocate he will attend Summer League with the New Orleans Pelicans. His first game will be July 10 against ... «The Advocate, Jun 15»
5
California winegrowers re-up sharpshooter assessment
North Coast winegrowing regions have been actively trying to prevent infestations of glassy-winged sharpshooters, the most wide-ranging of the vectors for ... «North Bay Business Journal, Jun 15»
6
Sharpshooter Star Attempts Shot 'No One in History Has Ever Done'
Sharpshooter star Kirsten Joy Weiss is out with a new video, this time attempting something she said has never been done before. According to Weiss, ”No one ... «TheBlaze.com, Apr 15»
7
Glassy-winged sharpshooter has Sonoma County ag inspectors on …
The sharpshooter can transmit bacteria responsible for plant diseases, including Pierce's disease, which is fatal to grapevines. Now inspectors are closely ... «Napa Valley Register, Apr 15»
8
Seton sharpshooter takes aim at regional
Cliff Dickman's timing was perfect. Blue River kept a close watch on the Seton Catholic sharpshooter, preventing him from seeing many open looks in last ... «Richmond, Mar 15»
9
Friday letters: Sharpshooter strikes chord
Regarding "Sharpshooter takes aim at open carry" (Page B5, Tuesday), as a retired teacher, I would add that many of today's youth do not have an ... «Chron.com, Mar 15»
10
Vineyard-Killing Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Found In Marin County
The Marin County Department of Agriculture said a worker found a glassy-winged sharpshooter last Thursday in a nursery shipment from Ventura County. «CBS Local, Mar 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Sharpshooter [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/sharpshooter>. Apr 2024 ».
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