CEFR C1

sharpshooting

noun

Meaning

The skill or practice of firing a rifle with high precision and accuracy.

Examples

His years of sharpshooting in the military made him the best hunter in the group.
The competition tests both speed and sharpshooting under pressure.

Synonyms: marksmanship, precision shooting, sniping

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sharpshooting (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈʃɑːrpˌʃuːtɪŋ

Definition

The skill or practice of firing a rifle with high precision and accuracy.

Examples

His years of sharpshooting in the military made him the best hunter in the group.
The competition tests both speed and sharpshooting under pressure.
She developed an interest in sharpshooting after visiting the local rifle range.

How to Use sharpshooting

sharpshooting skills (collocation): the ability to shoot precisely — "She is famous for her incredible sharpshooting skills."
practice sharpshooting (collocation): to train in precise shooting — "They spend hours every weekend to practice sharpshooting."

Synonyms of sharpshooting

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