target
noun [C] (OBJECT SHOT AT) /ˈtɑː.ɡɪt/
/ˈtɑːr-/ Definition
1. Definition
2. Practise
B2 an object shot at during shooting practice, often a circle with a pattern of rings, or any object or place at which bullets, bombs, etc. are aimed: I had four shots but I didn't even hit the target. Any major airport or station is potentially a terrorist target.Target sports
(Definition of target noun (OBJECT SHOT AT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- aim noun (POINTING)
- archery noun
- arrow noun
- arrowhead noun
- bolt noun (WEAPON)
- bow noun (WEAPON)
- bullseye noun (CENTRE)
- clay pigeon noun
- dart noun (POINTED OBJECT)
- marksman noun
- marksmanship noun
- markswoman noun
- pot verb (SHOOT)
- quiver noun (CONTAINER)
- riflery noun
- sharpshooter noun
- shooting gallery noun (GUNS)
- trapshooting noun
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