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 /ˈʃɑːrpˌʃuː.t̬ɚ/

Noun

1.

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.
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