markswoman

[ mahrks-woom-uhn ]

noun

, plural marks·wom·en.

1. a woman skilled in shooting at a mark; a woman who shoots well.

Gender Note

See -woman.

Word History and Origins

Origin of markswoman¹

1795–1805; mark ¹ + 's 1 + -woman

Example Sentences

The former child actor and ‘90s It Girl returns to the fray on Sunday with Season 2 of Showtime’s breakout hit, “Yellowjackets,” reprising her role as the hard-drinking, expert markswoman Natalie.

From Los Angeles Times

The then-deputy L.A. police chief and future chief James Davis — who gloried in the nickname “Two-Gun Davis” — recommended markswoman Marion Semmelmeyer as the crack shot for a newsreel scene in 1933.

From Los Angeles Times

He was evaluated by a physicist, shot by a markswoman and performed by actor Jeanne Moreau.

From The Guardian

“The only unusual thing I remember is that she once worked at a shooting range. She described herself as ‘a very talented markswoman.’ ”

From The New Yorker

“You are a very, very clever little girl,” the monarch told the petite young markswoman after catching her act — which likely included such awe-inspiring Oakley stunts as snuffing out a flame with a single bullet.

From Seattle Times

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