shooter

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die schießt, besonders mit einer Schusswaffe oder im Sport; im Billard die Kugel, die ein Spieler spielt, oder der Spieler selbst; im Würfelspiel (Craps) der Werfer.

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.

   Schusskugel

   • 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.

   Synonymetaw

2. B1formal

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

   Schütze

   • 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.

   Synonymegunmangunnermarksmansharpshootershotsniper

3. Dice throwerB2informalamericansport

   A gambler who throws dice in the game of craps.

   Würfelwerfer

   • 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.

   Synonymeroller

4. Sports playerB1informalsport

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

   Schütze

   • 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.

   Synonymeattackerforwardscorerstriker

5. C1informal

   A professional killer who uses a gun.

   Auftragsmörder

   • 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.

   Synonymeassassingunmanhired gunhitmantriggerman