markswoman
She aims well
A markswoman is a woman skilled in shooting, especially with a rifle or pistol.
The term parallels marksman but specifies female gender: She proved herself an excellent markswoman at the range.
In competitive shooting and military contexts, markswoman denotes demonstrated proficiency with firearms.
Degree of correctness
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- aimPurpose or direction
- steadinessState of being constant
- focusConcentrated attention point
concentration · sighting · trigger · discipline · control · stance · firearm · rifle
Respectful forward inclination
- arrowPointed shaft for shooting
- crossbowStock-mounted bow mechanism
- quiverTrembling or arrow case
- longbowTall wooden archery weapon
recurve · draw · release · fletching · broadhead · bowstring · archer · target
Woman who pursues game
- trackerOne who follows trails
- preyAnimal being hunted
- quarryPit for extracting rock
- gameOrganized play or sport
stalking · camouflage · blind · trophy · safari · fowling · deer · waterfowl
Skill from extensive practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- hand-eyeVision-movement synchronization
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
practice · training · mastery · finesse · patience · judgment · vision · sharpshooter
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- matchGame between opponents
- medalMetal honor token
- qualifierWord or phrase limiting meaning
standing · prone · kneeling · trapshooting · skeet · clay · biathlon · pentathlon
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- aimPurpose or direction
- steadinessState of being constant
focus · concentration · sighting · trigger · discipline · control · stance · firearm · rifle · pistol
bow
Respectful forward inclination
longbow · recurve · draw · release · fletching · broadhead · bowstring · archer · target · bullseye
huntress
Woman who pursues game
game · stalking · camouflage · blind · trophy · safari · fowling · deer · waterfowl · pheasant
expertise
Skill from extensive practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- hand-eyeVision-movement synchronization
coordination · practice · training · mastery · finesse · patience · judgment · vision · sharpshooter · deadeye
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- matchGame between opponents
- medalMetal honor token
qualifier · standing · prone · kneeling · trapshooting · skeet · clay · biathlon · pentathlon · scoring
fairness
Just and equal treatment
grace · humility · discipline · conduct · etiquette · composure · focus · courtesy · camaraderie · dignity