shooter

• اسم يشير إلى الشخص الذي يطلق النار، خاصة من سلاح ناري أو في الرياضة؛ كما يشير في بعض الألعاب إلى الكرة الكبيرة المستخدمة في لعبة الكرات الزجاجية أو إلى اللاعب الذي يرمي النرد في لعبة الكرابس.

A noun referring to a person who shoots, especially with a gun or in sports; also a large marble used in the game of marbles, or a gambler who throws dice in craps.

1. A2informal

   A large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles.

   البلية الكبيرة

   • He aimed his shooter carefully at the cluster of small marbles.
   • The blue shooter was the biggest in his collection.
   • She won the game by knocking out the opponent's shooter.

   المرادفاتtaw

2. B1formal

   A person who shoots, especially with a firearm, often with reference to their skill.

   رامٍ

   • The police described the shooter as a tall man in a dark coat.
   • He is an expert shooter and has won several competitions.
   • The shooter aimed at the target with precision.

   المرادفاتgunmangunnermarksmansharpshootershotsniper

3. Dice throwerB2informalamericansport

   A gambler who throws dice in the game of craps.

   رامي النرد

   • The shooter rolled a seven on his first throw.
   • In craps, the shooter must bet on the pass line.
   • The crowd cheered as the shooter made his point.

   المرادفاتroller

4. Sports playerB1informalsport

   A player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal, or a basketball player who shoots at the basket.

   لاعب يسدد الكرة

   • The shooter scored a three-pointer in the final seconds.
   • He is the team's best shooter from the free-throw line.
   • The striker is a powerful shooter from outside the box.

   المرادفاتattackerforwardscorerstriker

5. C1informal

   A professional killer who uses a gun.

   قاتل مأجور

   • The movie features a cold-blooded shooter working for the mob.
   • The police are investigating a hired shooter in the case.
   • He was known as a shooter for the criminal organization.

   المرادفاتassassingunmanhired gunhitmantriggerman