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Synonyms of shooter

8 similar words

Another word for shooter is marksman. Other synonyms of shooter are firearm, gat, gun, iron and piece.

Synonyms and similar words for shooter

nounSomeone who shoots something; a gunner, archer, etc.

nounA firearm.

  • firearmA personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.
  • gat slang
  • gunA device for shooting projectiles or ditto (a shooter), functioning through stored energy: a firearm, cannon, harpoon...
  • iron slang
  • piece US, colloquial
  • blaster

nounA video game in which shooting enemies (or targets) is the main objective.

Meaning of shooter

  1. noun Someone who shoots something; a gunner, archer, etc.
  2. noun The player throwing the dice.
  3. noun A device for shooting.

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Questions about synonyms of shooter

What is another word for shooter?
Shooter has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as marksman, firearm, gat, gun, iron, piece, blaster and shoot-'em-up.
What does shooter mean?
Shooter means someone who shoots something; a gunner, archer, etc.

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