Zielscheibe — meaning in English

English meaning

• aim verb To point a weapon or object at a target.
• target noun Something aimed at, such as a mark used for shooting practice.

Senses

Zielscheibe is used for these senses in English:

• aim The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
• punching bag (figuratively) A person serving as an object of abuse.
• target A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.

aim — full definition

1. verb To point a weapon or object at a target.
2. verb To intend or work toward a particular goal.
3. noun A goal or intention.
4. noun The act of pointing something, such as a weapon, at a target; also, one's skill at hitting a target.

target — full definition

1. noun Something aimed at, such as a mark used for shooting practice.
2. noun A goal or objective that someone is working to achieve.
3. noun A person, group, or thing that criticism, attack, or attention is directed at.
4. verb To aim something, or direct effort or attention, at a particular person or thing.

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