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Terrorism :: Terrorism (n.) The practise of coercing governments to accede to political demands by committing violence on civilian targets; any similar use of violence to achieve goals.

But :: But (v. t.) A mark to be shot at; a target.

Target :: Target (n.) A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile..

Point-blank :: Point-blank (n.) The white spot on a target, at which an arrow or other missile is aimed..

Prick :: Prick (v.) The point on a target at which an archer aims; the mark; the pin.

Outer :: Outer (n.) The part of a target which is beyond the circles surrounding the bull's-eye.

Targe :: Targe (n.) A shield or target.

Blank :: Blank (n.) The point aimed at in a target, marked with a white spot; hence, the object to which anything is directed..

Popinjay :: Popinjay (n.) A target in the form of a parrot.

Gyropigeon :: Gyropigeon (n.) A flying object simulating a pigeon in flight, when projected from a spring trap. It is used as a flying target in shooting matches..

Testudo :: Testudo (n.) A cover or screen which a body of troops formed with their shields or targets, by holding them over their heads when standing close to each other. This cover resembled the back of a tortoise, and served to shelter the men from darts, stones, and other missiles. A similar defense was sometimes formed of boards, and moved on wheels..

Target :: Target (n.) The sliding crosspiece, or vane, on a leveling staff..

Targeteer :: Targeteer (n.) One who is armed with a target or shield.

Target :: Target (n.) The pattern or arrangement of a series of hits made by a marksman on a butt or mark; as, he made a good target..

Aim :: Aim (v. i.) To point or direct a missile weapon, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it; as, to aim at a fox, or at a target..

Eye :: Eye (n.) The center of a target; the bull's-eye.

Target :: Target (n.) A conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position, or for use as a signal..

But :: But (v. t.) The hut or shelter of the person who attends to the targets in rifle practice.

Pin :: Pin (n.) The bull's eye, or center, of a target; hence, the center..

Shoot :: Shoot (v. i.) To cause an engine or weapon to discharge a missile; -- said of a person or an agent; as, they shot at a target; he shoots better than he rides..

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