shooter

Plural: shooters

Noun

• One who shoots, or a specific type of shot or drink.
• a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles
• a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)
  • "a poor shooter"
• a gambler who throws dice in the game of craps
• (sports) a player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal (or a basketball player who shoots at the basket)
• a professional killer who uses a gun
• Someone who shoots something; a gunner, archer, etc.
• The player throwing the dice.
• A firearm.
• An associate willing to act in one's defence or to act against one's enemies, especially by force.
• A loyal advocate or fan.
• A video game in which shooting enemies (or targets) is the main objective.
• A professional wrestler who uses actual fighting moves as part of his style, or who speaks his mind during a live or televised event (instead of speaking from a script).
• A large marble used for knocking smaller marbles out of a chalk circle.
• An alcoholic beverage typically served in a shot glass.
• A shooting star.
• A device supposed to accumulate orgone.
• A delivery that skids after pitching, instead of bouncing.
• A photographer or cameraman.

Examples

• The SHOOTER of a powerful word often dictates the pace of the Words With Friends game.
• The shooter put a bullet clean through her head.
• We drink tequila as a shooter, but prefer to sip gin slowly to appreciate the flavour.

Synonyms

crap-shooter, gun, gun for hire, gunman, gunslinger, hired gun, hit man, hitman, shot, taw, torpedo, triggerman, blaster, firearm, gat, iron, marksman, piece, shoot-'em-up

Related Words

shooter sowar