Dictionary Entry
target
target is a 6-letter English word with 11 senses as noun and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: A kind of small shield or buckler, used as a defensive weapon in war. Face value is 7 in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
6 letters · Scrabble 7 · Words With Friends 8 · 11 senses
Definitions
- 1noun
A kind of small shield or buckler, used as a defensive weapon in war.
- 2noun
A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
- 3noun
The pattern or arrangement of a series of hits made by a marksman on a butt or mark; as, he made a good target.
- 4noun
The sliding crosspiece, or vane, on a leveling staff.
- 5noun
A conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position, or for use as a signal.
- 6noun
sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
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- 7noun
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
"the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
- 8noun
a reference point to shoot at
"his arrow hit the mark"
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- 9noun
the location of the target that is to be hit
- 10noun
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
"he fell prey to muggers"
"everyone was fair game"
- 11verb
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
"He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"
"criticism directed at her superior"
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