target

Noun
  1. A reference point to shoot at (synset 107276776)
    "his arrow hit the mark"
    is a type of: point of reference, reference, reference point - an indicator that orients you generally
    subtypes:
    • clout - a target used in archery
    • drogue - a funnel-shaped device towed as a target by an airplane
    has: bull, bull's eye - the center of a target
    same as: mark
  2. A person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence (synset 110490045)
    "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt"
    is a type of: victim - an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
    same as: fair game, prey, quarry
  3. The location of the target that is to be hit (synset 108678672)
    is a type of: place, spot, topographic point - a point located with respect to surface features of some region
    subtypes: ground zero - the target of a projectile (as a bomb or missile)
    same as: target area
  4. Sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at (synset 104401354)
    is a type of: sports equipment - equipment needed to participate in a particular sport
    subtypes: clay pigeon - target used in skeet or trapshooting
    same as: butt
  5. The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) (synset 105990115)
    "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
    is a type of: end, goal - the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
    subtypes:
    • grail - the object of any prolonged endeavor
    • business - an immediate objective
    • point - the object of an activity
    • thing - a special objective
    same as: aim, object, objective
Verb
  1. Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal (synset 201153025)
    "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"
    is a type of: aim, direct, take, take aim, train - point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
    subtypes:
    same as: aim, direct, place, point

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