marksman

UK
/ˈmɑːks.mən/
US
/ˈmɑrk.smən/

Translations

marksmannoun
marksmen
pl
UK
/ˈmɑːks.mən/
US
/ˈmɑrk.smən/
tireur d'élite
The marksman hit the target from a great distance with precision.
Le tireur d'élite a touché la cible avec précision à très longue distance.
Additional translations
tireur de précisionEmploi militaire; désigne un soldat qualifié pour le tir de précision.
marksmanadjective
UK
/ˈmɑːksmən/
US
/ˈmɑrksmən/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "marksman rifle")
de tireur d'éliteEmploi militaire ou tactique; se dit d'une arme ou d'une unité de tir de précision.
The unit was equipped with marksman rifles for long-range engagements.
L'unité était équipée de fusils de tireur d'élite pour les combats à longue portée.
marksmennoun

marksman

marksmen
pl
UK
/ˈmɑːks.mən/
US
/ˈmɑrk.smən/
The marksmen were called in to ensure the safety of the event.
Les tireurs ont été appelés pour assurer la sécurité de l’événement.
Additional translations
tireurs d'éliteDans un contexte militaire ou policier.

Definitions

marksmannoun
A person skilled in shooting, especially with a gun.
The marksman hit the target from a great distance with precision.
In some armed forces, a soldier who has attained a specific qualification for excellence in rifle shooting.
After passing the rigorous test, she was officially designated a marksman in the regiment.
marksmanadjective
Relating to or suitable for a skilled shooter.
The unit was equipped with marksman rifles for long-range engagements.
marksmennoun
A person skilled in shooting, especially with a gun.
The marksmen were called in to ensure the safety of the event.
A member of a military or police force who is trained to shoot accurately at long distances.
The marksmen were deployed to provide cover for the advancing troops.