"target" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

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
is a type of: victim - an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

same as: fair game, prey, quarry
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
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
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

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:
- address - direct a question at someone
- home in, range in, zero in - direct onto a point or target, especially by automatic navigational aids
same as: aim, direct, place, point