Definition of target

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Target (n.) A conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position, or for use as a signal..

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Shoot :: Shoot (v. i.) To cause an engine or weapon to discharge a missile; -- said of a person or an agent; as, they shot at a target; he shoots better than he rides..
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..
Pike :: Pike (n. & v.) A pointed head or spike; esp., one in the center of a shield or target..
Popinjay :: Popinjay (n.) A target in the form of a parrot.
Blank :: Blank (n.) The point aimed at in a target, marked with a white spot; hence, the object to which anything is directed..
Targeted :: Targeted (a.) Furnished, armed, or protected, with 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.
Targe :: Targe (n.) A shield or target.
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..
Target :: Target (n.) A kind of small shield or buckler, used as a defensive weapon in war..
Eye :: Eye (n.) The center of a target; 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..
But :: But (v. t.) A mark to be shot at; a target.
Pin :: Pin (n.) The bull's eye, or center, of a target; hence, the center..
Point-blank :: Point-blank (n.) The white spot on a target, at which an arrow or other missile is aimed..
Outer :: Outer (n.) A shot which strikes the outer of a target.
Flobert :: Flobert (n.) A small cartridge designed for target shooting; -- sometimes called ball cap.
But :: But (v. t.) The hut or shelter of the person who attends to the targets in rifle practice.
Bull''s-eye :: Bull's-eye (n.) The center of a target.
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