shooter

shoot·er

noun \ˈshü-tər\

Definition of SHOOTER

1

: one that shoots: as a : a person who fires a missile-discharging device (as a rifle or bow) b : the person who is shooting or whose turn it is to shoot c : photographer

2

: something that is used in shooting: as a : a marble shot from the hand b : revolver —usually used in combination <six-shooter>

3

: a shot of hard liquor (as whiskey or tequila) often diluted with something (as soda); also : a bit of food (as a raw oyster) served in a shot glass

Examples of SHOOTER

1. The police are looking for the shooter.
2. <there were eight shooters taking turns at the same target in the final competition>

First Known Use of SHOOTER

13th century

Related to SHOOTER

Synonyms: sharpshooter, marksman, shot

Related Words: sniper; rifleman; trapshooter; gun, gunman, gunner; markswoman

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Rhymes with SHOOTER

neuter, fluter, hooter, looter, pewter, rooter, router, scooter, souter, suiter, suitor, tooter, tutor