Marksmanship
(noun)
The skill of using a firearm or other weapon to hit a target accurately.
Origin:
The word marksmanship is a combination of the words "mark" and "manship," meaning the skill of hitting a target accurately.
Examples:
- John was a marksman, able to hit his target with great accuracy even at long distances.
- The marksmanship competition was held annually, attracting the best shooters from all over the country.
- The soldiers were trained in marksmanship, learning to shoot with precision and speed.
- Good marksmanship was essential for survival in the war, and soldiers were taught to shoot with both their right and left hands.
- The hunters impressed everyone with their marksmanship, bringing down game with a single shot from their rifles.