marksman

Etymology

From mark + -s- + man.

noun

  1. A man or person skilled at hitting targets, as with a firearm, bow, or thrown object.
  2. (soccer) Goalscorer.
    In what was a characteristic Bent display, he made only an occasional impact - but proved once again in front of England coach Fabio Capello that he is one of the most reliable marksmen in the domestic game. January 22, 2011, Phil McNulty, “Aston Villa 1 - 0 Man City”, in BBC

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