"shooter" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles (synset 104403228)
is a type of: marble - a small ball of glass that is used in various games

same as: taw
A person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot) (synset 110612523)
"he is a crack shot"; "a poor shooter"

is a type of: expert - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
subtypes:
- crack shot, marksman, sharpshooter - someone skilled in shooting
- gun, gunman - a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)
- trapshooter - a person who engages in shooting at clay pigeons that are hurled into the air by a trap
same as: shot
A gambler who throws dice in the game of craps (synset 110611086)
is a type of: gambler - a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events

same as: crap-shooter
(sports) a player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal (or a basketball player who shoots at the basket) (synset 110610889)
referred to in: athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

is a type of: participant, player - a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
A professional killer who uses a gun (synset 110171603)
is a type of: liquidator, manslayer, murderer - a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

same as: gun, gun for hire, gunman, gunslinger, hired gun, hit man, hitman, torpedo, triggerman