Definition of target

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

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Point-blank :: Point-blank (n.) The white spot on a target, at which an arrow or other missile is aimed..
Flobert :: Flobert (n.) A small cartridge designed for target shooting; -- sometimes called ball cap.
Bull''s-eye :: Bull's-eye (n.) The center of a target.
Outer :: Outer (n.) A shot which strikes the outer of a target.
Target :: Target (n.) A conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position, or for use as a signal..
Targeteer :: Targeteer (n.) One who is armed with a target or shield.
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..
Blank :: Blank (n.) The point aimed at in a target, marked with a white spot; hence, the object to which anything is directed..
Target :: Target (n.) A kind of small shield or buckler, used as a defensive weapon in war..
Targeted :: Targeted (a.) Furnished, armed, or protected, with a target..
Prick :: Prick (v.) The point on a target at which an archer aims; the mark; the pin.
Pike :: Pike (n. & v.) A pointed head or spike; esp., one in the center of a shield or target..
Target :: Target (n.) The sliding crosspiece, or vane, on a leveling staff..
Resistance :: Resistance (n.) The quality of not yielding to force or external pressure; that power of a body which acts in opposition to the impulse or pressure of another, or which prevents the effect of another power; as, the resistance of the air to a body passing through it; the resistance of a target to projectiles..
Popinjay :: Popinjay (n.) A target in the form of a parrot.
But :: But (v. t.) A mark to be shot at; a target.
Targe :: Targe (n.) A shield or target.
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..
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..
But :: But (v. t.) The hut or shelter of the person who attends to the targets in rifle practice.
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