markswomen
Women who aim
Markswomen is the plural of markswoman—a woman skilled in shooting, especially with a rifle or pistol.
The term parallels marksman but specifies female gender: The markswomen competed in the Olympic rifle event.
In military and law enforcement contexts, markswomen may serve as snipers or sharpshooters.
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
- pistolCompact one-handed firearm
- shotgunLong gun firing shot
- sniperConcealed precision shooter
- scopeExtent or range
trigger · ammunition · cartridge · barrel · caliber · muzzle · recoil · bipod
Degree of correctness
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- aimPurpose or direction
- steadinessState of being constant
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
proficiency · dexterity · control · coordination · finesse · calibration · judgment · discernment
Sustained single-minded attention
- patienceCalm during delays
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
composure · steadiness · visualization · relaxation · awareness · centering · clarity · stillness
Respectful forward inclination
- arrowPointed shaft for shooting
- quiverTrembling or arrow case
- crossbowStock-mounted bow mechanism
- bullseyeExact center target
target · recurve · longbow · draw · release · fletching · broadhead · nock
Same status for all
- feminismAdvocacy for sex equality
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- representationDepiction or likeness
achievement · pioneer · recognition · inclusion · champion · competitor · athlete · Olympian
rifle
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
scope · trigger · ammunition · cartridge · barrel · caliber · muzzle · recoil · bipod · sight
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- aimPurpose or direction
- steadinessState of being constant
expertise · proficiency · dexterity · control · coordination · finesse · calibration · judgment · discernment · craftsmanship
concentration
Sustained single-minded attention
- patienceCalm during delays
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
mindfulness · composure · steadiness · visualization · relaxation · awareness · centering · clarity · stillness · poise
bow
Respectful forward inclination
bullseye · target · recurve · longbow · draw · release · fletching · broadhead · nock · string
equality
Same status for all
- feminismAdvocacy for sex equality
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
representation · achievement · pioneer · recognition · inclusion · champion · competitor · athlete · Olympian
markswomenamateurs
Nonprofessional participants
novices · beginners · bunglers · incompetents · greenhorns