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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahrks-woo m-uh n]
- /ˈmɑrksˌwʊm ən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mahrks-woo m-uh n]
- /ˈmɑrksˌwʊm ən/
Definitions of markswoman word
- noun plural markswoman a woman skilled in shooting at a mark; a woman who shoots well. 1
- noun markswoman See -woman. 1
- noun markswoman A woman skilled in shooting, especially with a pistol or rifle. 1
- noun markswoman A woman skilled at hitting targets, as with a firearm, bow, or thrown object. 0
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Origin of markswoman
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; mark1 + 's1 + -woman
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Parts of speech for Markswoman
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markswoman popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
markswoman usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for markswoman
noun markswoman
- gunman — a person armed with or expert in the use of a gun, especially one ready to use a gun unlawfully.
- assassin — An assassin is a person who assassinates someone.
- murderer — a person who commits murder.
- sniper — any of several long-billed game birds of the genera Gallinago (Capella) and Limnocryptes, inhabiting marshy areas, as G. gallinago (common snipe) of Eurasia and North America, having barred and striped white, brown, and black plumage.
- butcher — A butcher is a shopkeeper who cuts up and sells meat. Some butchers also kill animals for meat and make foods such as sausages and meat pies.
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