sharpshooters
Elite military riflemen
Sharpshooters are marksmen with exceptional accuracy, originally military riflemen who could hit targets at long range.
The term extends to anyone with precise aim or, figuratively, to those who strike with accuracy in other domains: The prosecutor brought in her sharpshooters for cross-examination.
In basketball, a sharpshooter is a player known for accurate shooting, especially from beyond the three-point line.
Degree of correctness
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- aimPurpose or direction
- bullseyeExact center target
- targetingSelecting as objective
steady · focus · concentration · scope · calibration · trajectory · ballistics · grouping
Concealed precision shooter
- spotterSafety backup person
- overwatchProtective surveillance position
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending
concealment · long-range · engagement · tactical · nest · hide · perch · surveillance
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
- scopeExtent or range
- bipodTwo-legged stabilizing mount
- suppressorDevice that inhibits output
- ammunitionWeapon projectiles and charges
cartridge · bolt-action · semi-automatic · stock · barrel · muzzle · magazine · rangefinder
Naval special forces
Two-sport winter competition
- three-positionHaving triple discrete settings
- smallboreNarrow-gauge or petty
- benchrestFirearm aiming support
- high-powerHaving great force
NRA · standing · kneeling · rapid-fire · medal · qualifying
accuracy
Degree of correctness
targeting · steady · focus · concentration · scope · calibration · trajectory · ballistics · grouping · windage
sniper
Concealed precision shooter
- spotterSafety backup person
- overwatchProtective surveillance position
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
camouflage · concealment · long-range · engagement · tactical · nest · hide · perch · surveillance · counter-sniper
rifle
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
- scopeExtent or range
- bipodTwo-legged stabilizing mount
- suppressorDevice that inhibits output
ammunition · cartridge · bolt-action · semi-automatic · stock · barrel · muzzle · magazine · rangefinder
SEALs
Naval special forces
biathlon
Two-sport winter competition
- three-positionHaving triple discrete settings
- smallboreNarrow-gauge or petty
- benchrestFirearm aiming support
high-power · NRA · standing · kneeling · rapid-fire · medal · qualifying
- leafhoppersleafhopper
- Old Westcowboy, cowboys, cowgirl, sheriff, sheriffs
- soldiersinfantryman, private, grenadier, grenadiers, fusilier
- gun culturehunters, collectors, gunsmiths, reloaders, gun clubs
- marksmanshipmarksmanship, dry firing, accuracy, aim, target practice
- sap-sucking insectsaphid, aphids, planthopper, mealybugs, scale insects
sharpshootersamateurs
Nonprofessional participants
novices · beginners · bunglers · hacks · greenhorns
sharpshootersmachine gunners
Soldiers operating rapid-fire weapons
artillery crews · bombardiers · shock troops · brawlers · cannon fodder