sharpshooter

Noun
  1. An athlete noted for accurate aim (synset 110606201)
    is a type of: athlete, jock - a person trained to compete in sports
  2. Someone skilled in shooting (synset 110314614)
    is a type of: shooter, shot - a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)
    subtypes:
    • deadeye - a dead shot
    • franc-tireur - a sharpshooter (in the French army)
    • rifleman - someone skilled in the use of a rifle
    • sniper - a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place
    specific instances: annie oakley, oakley - United States sharpshooter who was featured in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (1860-1926)
    same as: crack shot, marksman
  3. A fast schooner once used by New England fisherman for illegal fishing in Canadian waters (synset 104192699)
    is a type of: schooner - sailing vessel used in former times

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