Hypertext Webster Gateway: "shooter"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Shooter \Shoot"er\, n.
1. One who shoots, as an archer or a gunner.
2. That which shoots. Specifically:
(a) A firearm; as, a five-shooter. [Colloq. U.S.]
(b) A shooting star. [R.]
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
shooter
n 1: a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles
[syn: {taw}]
2: a person who shoots (as regards their ability); "he is a
crack shot"; "a poor shooter" [syn: {shot}]
3: a gambler who throws dice in the game of craps [syn: {crap-shooter}]
4: (sports) a player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal (or
a basketball player who shoots at the basket)
5: a professional killer who uses a gun [syn: {gunman}, {gunslinger},
{hired gun}, {gun}, {triggerman}, {hit man}, {torpedo}]
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