a reference point to shoot at; his arrow hit the mark
[ Syn: mark ]
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; he fell prey to muggers; everyone was fair game; the target of a manhunt
the location of the target that is to be hit
[ Syn: target area ]
sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
[ Syn: butt ]
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); the sole object of her trip was to see her children