Meaning of the word sharpshooter in English

What does sharpshooter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sharpshooter

US /ˈʃɑːrpˌʃuː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈʃɑːpˌʃuː.tər/

Noun

a person who is skilled at firing (= shooting) a gun and accurately hitting what they are aiming at:

Example:
There was an outcry when park rangers decided to hire sharpshooters to cull the herd.