shooter

/ˈʃudər/

/ˈʃutə/

Other forms: shooters

Definitions of shooter

1. noun

   a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)
   “a poor shooter”

   synonyms: shot

   types:

   crack shot, marksman, sharpshooter

   someone skilled in shooting

   gun, gunman

   a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)

   trapshooter

   a person who engages in shooting at clay pigeons that are hurled into the air by a trap

   deadeye

   a dead shot

   franc-tireur

   a sharpshooter (in the French army)

   rifleman

   someone skilled in the use of a rifle

   sniper

   a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place

   type of:

   expert, pundit

   a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
2. noun

   a professional killer who uses a gun
   synonyms: gun, gun for hire, gunman, gunslinger, hired gun, hit man, hitman, torpedo, triggerman

   type of:

   liquidator, manslayer, murderer

   a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
3. noun

   (sports) a player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal (or a basketball player who shoots at the basket)
   type of:

   participant, player

   a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
4. noun

   a gambler who throws dice in the game of craps
   synonyms: crap-shooter

   type of:

   gambler

   a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
5. noun

   a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles
   synonyms: taw

   type of:

   marble

   a small ball of glass that is used in various games