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shooter
noun shoot·er \ˈshü-tər\
: a person who shoots a weapon
: a person who throws, kicks, or hits a ball or puck
: a small amount (called a shot) of liquor (such as whiskey or tequila) often mixed with another liquid
Full Definition of SHOOTER
1
: one that shoots: as a : a person who fires a missile-discharging device (as a rifle or bow) b : the person who is shooting or whose turn it is to shoot c : photographer
2
: something that is used in shooting: as a : a marble shot from the hand b : revolver —usually used in combination <six-shooter>
3
: a shot of hard liquor (as whiskey or tequila) often diluted with something (as soda); also : a bit of food (as a raw oyster) served in a shot glass
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First Known Use of SHOOTER
13th century
Related to SHOOTER
- Synonyms
- sharpshooter, marksman, shot
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