markswoman

noun

marks·​wom·​an ˈmärks-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce markswoman (audio)
Synonyms of markswomannext
: a woman skilled in shooting at a mark or target

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As our markswoman reeled in the dart, our team celebrated the capture of a precious skin biopsy sample. Amy Apprill, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2019

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First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of markswoman was in 1802

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“Markswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/markswoman. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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