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target

noun verb

sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
T
Ends with
T
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
7
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈtɑɹɡɪt

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at

noun

  1. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

    “the sole object of her trip was to see her children”

noun

  1. a reference point to shoot at

    “his arrow hit the mark”

noun

  1. the location of the target that is to be hit

noun

  1. 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”

verb

  1. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

    “He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face”

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Example Sentences

the sole object of her trip was to see her children
his arrow hit the mark
he fell prey to muggers
everyone was fair game
the target of a manhunt
He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
criticism directed at her superior
direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself

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