shooter

(noun)

noun

1. a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles

Similar word(s): taw

Definition categories: man–made, marble

2. a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)

- he is a crack shot

- a poor shooter

Similar word(s): shot

Definition categories: person, expert

3. a gambler who throws dice in the game of craps

Definition categories: person, gambler

4. (sports) a player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal (or a basketball player who shoots at the basket)

Definition categories: person, participant, player

5. a professional killer who uses a gun

Similar word(s): gun, gunman, gunslinger, hitman, torpedo, triggerman

Definition categories: person, liquidator, manslayer, murderer