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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

After years in the wilderness, director John Woo has been back at target practice, and if his aim isn’t what it once was, it’s worth remembering that, onscreen at least, marksmanship was never the point.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2024

The program has grown over the past century and now serves a half-million students each year, teaching teenagers military history, leadership, life skills and marksmanship.

From New York Times Dec. 15, 2023

He wore his expert marksmanship and combat infantryman’s badges.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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