Sharpshooting
(noun)
- The act or skill of hitting a target with a firearm or other projectile weapon with precision.
- The act or skill of hitting a target with a high degree of accuracy.
Origin:
It is a combination of the word "sharp" meaning accurate and "shooting" meaning firing of a gun or other weapon.
Examples:
- He was a sharpshooter, able to hit a target at a distance of 800 meters.
- He was known for his sharpshooting ability and was a valuable member of the team.
- The sharpshooter hit the bull's eye on the target every time.
- The sharpshooter had a steady hand and could hit a target from a distance.
- The sharpshooter was able to hit the target with a single shot.