Dead Shot

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /dɛd ʃɑt/

Definitions of dead shot

noun a person who is very skilled at shooting a gun

Example Sentences

A1 He is a dead shot when it comes to playing darts.

A2 The sniper was known as a dead shot, never missing his target.

B1 The detective was considered a dead shot at solving difficult cases.

B2 The archer was a dead shot, hitting the bullseye every time.

C1 The expert marksman was a dead shot with any type of firearm.

C2 The professional sharpshooter was known as a dead shot in competitions around the world.

adjective describing someone who is very accurate and skilled at shooting a gun

Example Sentences

A1 He is a dead shot when it comes to playing darts.

A2 She's a dead shot with a bow and arrow.

B1 The sniper is known for being a dead shot, rarely missing his target.

B2 The detective was a dead shot at solving mysteries, never leaving a case unsolved.

C1 The expert marksman was a dead shot in any shooting competition he entered.

C2 The renowned sharpshooter was considered a dead shot in the world of competitive shooting.

Examples of dead shot in a Sentence

formal The sniper was known for being a dead shot, never missing his target.

informal My friend thinks he's a dead shot at darts, but he always ends up hitting the wall.

slang That guy is a dead shot with a basketball, he never misses a shot.

figurative She's a dead shot when it comes to solving puzzles, she always gets it right on the first try.

Grammatical Forms of dead shot

past tense

dead shot

plural

dead shots

comparative

more dead shot

superlative

most dead shot

present tense

dead shot

future tense

will dead shot

perfect tense

have dead shot

continuous tense

is dead shot

singular

dead shot

positive degree

dead shot

infinitive

to dead shot

gerund

dead shotting

participle

dead shot

Origin and Evolution of dead shot

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'dead shot' originated in the context of marksmanship, referring to a perfect or precise shot that hits the target accurately.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'dead shot' has evolved to be used more broadly to describe someone who is extremely accurate or successful in their actions, not just in marksmanship.