Definition of target

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Target (n.) A kind of small shield or buckler, used as a defensive weapon in war..

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Popinjay :: Popinjay (n.) A target in the form of a parrot.
Targeted :: Targeted (a.) Furnished, armed, or protected, with a target..
Prick :: Prick (v.) The point on a target at which an archer aims; the mark; the pin.
Target :: Target (n.) The sliding crosspiece, or vane, on a leveling staff..
Flobert :: Flobert (n.) A small cartridge designed for target shooting; -- sometimes called ball cap.
Outer :: Outer (n.) A shot which strikes the outer of a target.
Point-blank :: Point-blank (n.) The white spot on a target, at which an arrow or other missile is aimed..
Pike :: Pike (n. & v.) A pointed head or spike; esp., one in the center of a shield or target..
Bull''s-eye :: Bull's-eye (n.) The center of a target.
Target :: Target (n.) A conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position, or for use as a signal..
Targeteer :: Targeteer (n.) One who is armed with a target or shield.
Aim :: Aim (v. i.) To point or direct a missile weapon, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it; as, to aim at a fox, or at a target..
Target :: Target (n.) A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile..
Testudo :: Testudo (n.) A cover or screen which a body of troops formed with their shields or targets, by holding them over their heads when standing close to each other. This cover resembled the back of a tortoise, and served to shelter the men from darts, stones, and other missiles. A similar defense was sometimes formed of boards, and moved on wheels..
Terrorism :: Terrorism (n.) The practise of coercing governments to accede to political demands by committing violence on civilian targets; any similar use of violence to achieve goals.
But :: But (v. t.) A mark to be shot at; a target.
Outer :: Outer (n.) The part of a target which is beyond the circles surrounding the bull's-eye.
Gyropigeon :: Gyropigeon (n.) A flying object simulating a pigeon in flight, when projected from a spring trap. It is used as a flying target in shooting matches..
Resistance :: Resistance (n.) The quality of not yielding to force or external pressure; that power of a body which acts in opposition to the impulse or pressure of another, or which prevents the effect of another power; as, the resistance of the air to a body passing through it; the resistance of a target to projectiles..
Blank :: Blank (n.) The point aimed at in a target, marked with a white spot; hence, the object to which anything is directed..
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