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shooter

2 syllables

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As a noun, shooter means someone who shoots something.

Meanings of shooter

14 meanings

Someone who shoots something; a gunner, archer, etc.
“The shooter put a bullet clean through her head.”
crapsThe player throwing the dice.
slangA firearm.
slangAn associate willing to act in one's defence or to act against one's enemies, especially by force.
A loyal advocate or fan.
A video game in which shooting enemies (or targets) is the main objective.
A professional wrestler who uses actual fighting moves as part of his style, or who speaks his mind during a live or televised event (instead of speaking from a script).
A large marble used for knocking smaller marbles out of a chalk circle.
An alcoholic beverage typically served in a shot glass.
“We drink tequila as a shooter, but prefer to sip gin slowly to appreciate the flavour.”
alternative medicineA device supposed to accumulate orgone.
A person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)person
“he is a crack shot”
“a poor shooter”
Similar: shot
A gambler who throws dice in the game of crapsperson
Similar: crap-shooter
(sports) a player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal (or a basketball player who shoots at the basket)person