ETYM Earlier markman; mark + man.
Someone skilled in shooting; SYN. sharpshooter, crack shot.
A marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place.
Soldier specially trained in accurate long-range shooting, scouting, and reconnaissance.
The sniper’s function is to kill individual “high-value” targets such as officers and specialists, to observe the enemy’s activities and report upon them, and to seek out and kill enemy snipers.
1. Celui qui tire (surtout avec une arme ŕ feu). Position du tireur debout.
2. Qui tire un chèque.
3. Tireuse de cartes : personne qui tire les cartes pour dire l'avenir (féminin en général).
4. Tireuse : machine qui tire le vin des tonneaux ou des cuves.
5. Machine qui tire des clichés photographiques.