Sharpshooter

Pronunciation: /ʃɑːrpʃuːtər/

Definitions of sharpshooter

noun a person skilled in shooting, especially with a rifle or other firearm

Example Sentences

A1 A sharpshooter is a person who is very good at shooting targets.

A2 The sharpshooter hit the bullseye with perfect aim.

B1 The sharpshooter was hired to protect the VIP during the event.

B2 The military sharpshooter took out the enemy target from a distance of 500 meters.

C1 The sharpshooter's precision and accuracy in marksmanship were unmatched.

C2 The sharpshooter's reputation as a sniper spread far and wide in the military community.

Examples of sharpshooter in a Sentence

formal The sharpshooter demonstrated exceptional accuracy during the marksmanship competition.

informal That sharpshooter never misses a shot, he's amazing!

slang The sharpshooter is a total dead-eye with a gun.

figurative She's a sharpshooter when it comes to closing deals in business.

Grammatical Forms of sharpshooter

• plural: sharpshooters
• comparative: sharper
• superlative: sharpest
• present tense: sharpshoot
• future tense: will sharpshoot
• perfect tense: have sharpshot
• continuous tense: is sharpshooting
• singular: sharpshooter
• positive degree: sharpshooter
• infinitive: to sharpshoot
• gerund: sharpshooting
• participle: sharpshooting

Origin and Evolution of sharpshooter

First Known Use: 1801 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'sharpshooter' originated in the early 19th century in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe skilled marksmen known for their accuracy with firearms, the term 'sharpshooter' has evolved to encompass individuals with exceptional shooting abilities in various fields such as sports and military operations.