shooter

• Nom désignant une personne qui tire, notamment avec une arme à feu ou dans le sport; également une grosse bille utilisée pour jouer aux billes, ou le joueur qui lance les dés au craps.

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.

   calot (grosse bille)

   • 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.

   Synonymestaw

2. B1formal

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

   tireur

   • 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.

   Synonymesgunmangunnermarksmansharpshootershotsniper

3. Dice throwerB2informalamericansport

   A gambler who throws dice in the game of craps.

   Joueur de craps qui lance les dés

   • 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.

   Synonymesroller

4. Sports playerB1informalsport

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

   Joueur qui tire au but

   • 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.

   Synonymesattackerforwardscorerstriker

5. C1informal

   A professional killer who uses a gun.

   Tueur à gages armé

   • 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.

   Synonymesassassingunmanhired gunhitmantriggerman