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marksman Meaning & Definition

/ˈmɑɹksmən/

What Does Marksman Mean?

Marksman is a noun that means A man or person skilled at hitting targets, as with a firearm, bow, or thrown object. It is also used to mean Goalscorer.

Marksman in Brief

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//ˈmɑɹksmən//
Syllables1
Synonymssharpshooter and crack shot
Pluralmarksmen

Marksman Definition (Noun)

  1. A man or person skilled at hitting targets, as with a firearm, bow, or thrown object.
  2. Goalscorer.

Synonyms of Marksman

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Antonyms of Marksman

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Marksman in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

marksman (plural marksmen)

Origin of Marksman

From mark + -s- + man.

How to Pronounce Marksman

You say marksman as //ˈmɑɹksmən//. It has 1 syllable.

Quick Answers About Marksman

What part of speech is marksman?

Marksman is a noun.

What is another word for marksman?

Words with a similar meaning to marksman include sharpshooter and crack shot. See the full list of marksman synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of marksman?

The plural of marksman is marksmen.

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