trapshooter

noun

Definition of trapshooternext
as in marksman

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Recent Examples of trapshooter Nor would a trapshooter toe the line with eye and ear protection tucked in their vest. — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2020 Last year’s inductees were Olympic medal-winning trapshooter Corey Cogdell, Major League Baseball pitcher Chad Bentz, the Alaska Run for Women and Kodiak’s 2001 state basketball championship team. — Anchorage Daily News, 20 Nov. 2019 Gene was a gunsmith, a lifetime member of the NRA, and a champion trapshooter. — orlandosentinel.com, 27 Oct. 2019 When a trapshooter hits his mark, everyone watching knows it. — Beth Bragg, Alaska Dispatch News, 26 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trapshooter
  1. marksman
  2. sharpshooter
  3. gun
  4. gunner
  5. sniper
Noun
  • The researchers acknowledged that this wasn’t very helpful to the average homeowner, who may not be able to hire a professional air rifle marksman to deal with their lizard issue.
    — Alex Harris August 25, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The need for an outdoor gun range is urgent, according to multiple city officials, marksmen and developers the Idaho Statesman spoke with.
    — Noah Daly August 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of marksman
Noun
  • Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn has long opposed the eradication, ever since a previous plan called for sharpshooters to take aim at the deer from helicopters.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • When Golden State added Zandalasini from Minnesota in the expansion draft in 2024, she was already known as a sharpshooter.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of sharpshooter
Noun
  • With some knowingly polite smiles, John navigates an awkward, potentially racist interaction at a local gun store while purchasing a sniper scope (sans gun) to spy on Macon’s compound from a nearby tower.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The specialist said the research failed to prove that large-caliber guns could reliably defeat drone swarms.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of gun
Noun
  • This offseason, days before the Rams rocked the NFL by acquiring Garrett, Seattle quietly traded for Irv Charles, a special teams gunner from the New York Jets.
    — Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Preparing for a possible attack, the gunner fired a heavy-caliber round from his rusting weapon.
    — Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of gunner
Noun
  • With some knowingly polite smiles, John navigates an awkward, potentially racist interaction at a local gun store while purchasing a sniper scope (sans gun) to spy on Macon’s compound from a nearby tower.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Vyan uses logic and the help of friendly Kurdish commander from the Iraqi government forces in Mosul to locate the IS snipers preventing civilians from leaving the devastated city.
    — Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of sniper

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“Trapshooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trapshooter. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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