untargetable

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Definitions of untargetable word

noun untargetable an object, usually marked with concentric circles, to be aimed at in shooting practice or contests. 1
noun untargetable any object used for this purpose. 1
noun untargetable anything fired at. 1
noun untargetable a goal to be reached. 1
noun untargetable an object of abuse, scorn, derision, etc.; butt. 1
noun untargetable Fencing. the portion of a fencer's body where a touch can be scored. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English (noun) < Middle French targuete, variant of targete small shield. See targe, -et

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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