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marksmanship

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[mahrks-muhn-ship] / ˈmɑrks mənˌʃɪp /

noun

  1. the status or skill of a marksman.


Example Sentences

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"And who to perform this incredible feat of marksmanship? McLovin, from the movie 'Superbad,'" he said.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2025

In Daboya, Ghana, about four hours from the border with Burkina Faso, Spanish trainers helped Mauritanian troops hone their marksmanship skills.

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2024

The NRA was chartered as a nonprofit in New York in 1871 by Union Army officers who wanted to improve marksmanship among soldiers after the Civil War.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2024

That poor marksmanship even seemed to seep into his free-throw shooting, which was 78.4% last season.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2023

He worked constantly on their marksmanship in the woodlot behind the house.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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