sharpshooter
0 antonyms and opposites of sharpshooter, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A person highly skilled at shooting accurately, especially with a rifle.
Etymology
A loan translation (calque) of the German Scharfschütze, "sharp shooter."
Full origin of sharpshooter →Frequently asked questions
What does “sharpshooter” mean?
The word “sharpshooter” means a person highly skilled at shooting accurately, especially with a rifle. In plain terms, a precision marksman, or a specific wrestling submission move named after that idea of precision.
How do you use “sharpshooter” in a sentence?
Here is “sharpshooter” used in a sentence: “The army sharpshooter could hit a target from over 800 metres.”
What part of speech is “sharpshooter”?
“Sharpshooter” is a noun.
Where does the word “sharpshooter” come from?
The word “sharpshooter” comes from German. A loan translation (calque) of the German Scharfschütze, "sharp shooter.".
How many meanings does “sharpshooter” have?
“Sharpshooter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person highly skilled at shooting accurately, especially with a rifle.