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marksmanship

American  
[mahrks-muhn-ship] / ˈmɑrks mənˌʃɪp /

noun

  1. the status or skill of a marksman.


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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

England captain Harry Kane's diplomacy skills are almost as carefully crafted to the point of perfection as the marksmanship that has made him his country's all-time record goalscorer.

From BBC Nov. 13, 2024

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

He served with the Marines in Vietnam, loved guns and boasted of his marksmanship.

From Los Angeles Times May 15, 2024

These skills included Cordon Bleu cooking, marksmanship, a customized blend of martial arts, emergency medicine, and information technology.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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