shooter

Meanings

• noun

  A person who shoots, especially as a sport or hobby.

  - "John is an excellent shooter and often wins competitions."
  - "The shooter missed the target by a small margin."

• noun

  A weapon that projects a projectile through a barrel by the force of an explosion or other means.

  - "The soldier loaded his rifle and took aim at the enemy."
  - "The shooter fired several bullets into the air."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈʃuːtə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

blaster , marksman , shoot-'em-up

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shooter
shoots , moots , roots , suits , boots , fools , mools , cools

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Variants

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shooter , shooters , active shooter , active shooters , first-person shooter , first person shooter , first-person shooters , first person shooters , jump shooter , six-shooter , six-shooters , square shooter , square shooters , straight shooter , straight shooters , hip shooter , hip-shooting , hip-shootings

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Etymology

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From the Old English word scytan, meaning 'to shoot'.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the most shots fired in one minute is held by Walter W. Hirsch, who fired 2,375 shots in 1936.

2. The term 'shooter' can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who takes decisive action or makes quick decisions.

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Related Concepts

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1. marksman: A person who is highly skilled in shooting or marksmanship.

2. rifle: A long-barreled firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'shooter' is often used to refer to a person who is particularly skilled or proficient in using a firearm. This can be seen in various forms of media, such as video games, movies, and literature.

How to Memorize "shooter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a gun and aiming it at a target.
   - Visualize the sound and feel of a gun being fired.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shooter' with the image of a gun or a person holding a gun.
   - Think of the sound of a gun being fired when you hear the word 'shooter'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S.H.O.O.T.E.R. to remember the definition: Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor, Target, Expert, Rifle.

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