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target
Sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
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noun
Sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
noun
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
A reference point to shoot at
“His arrow hit the mark”
noun
The location of the target that is to be hit
noun
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
Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
“He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face”
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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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