MARKSMAN


Meaning of MARKSMAN in English

— marksmanship , n.

/mahrks"meuhn/ , n. , pl. marksmen .

1. a person who is skilled in shooting at a mark; a person who shoots well.

2. Mil.

a. the lowest rating in rifle marksmanship, below that of sharpshooter and expert.

b. a person who has achieved such a rating.

[ 1645-55; MARK 1 + 'S 1 + -MAN ]

Usage . See -man .

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .