shooter (n.)

  1. a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles

    [ Syn: taw ]

  2. a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot); he is a crack shot; a poor shooter

    [ Syn: shot ]

  3. a gambler who throws dice in the game of craps

    [ Syn: crap-shooter ]

  4. (sports) a player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal (or a basketball player who shoots at the basket)

  5. a professional killer who uses a gun

    [ Syn: gunman , gunslinger , hired gun , gun , gun for hire , triggerman , hit man , hitman , torpedo ]

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