ˈmärksmən, ˈmȧk- noun
( plural marksmen )
Etymology: marks (gen. of mark ) (I) + man
1. : one that shoots at a mark: as
a. : a person skillful or practiced at hitting a mark or target
a first-class marksman with a pistol
was the best marksman in the league at kicking field goals
b. : a member of the armed forces who is proficient enough in shooting to be ranked in a certain grade
2. : a person who makes his mark instead of writing his name in signing documents