marksman Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun someone skilled in shooting
    crack shot; sharpshooter.

WordNet

Marks"man noun
Etymology
Earlier markman; mark + man.
Wordforms
plural Marksmen
Definitions
  1. One skillful to hit a mark with a missile; one who shoots well. esp. with a rifle. A designation in the army.
  2. (Law) One who makes his mark, instead of writing his name, in signing documents. Burrill.

Webster 1913