marksmanshipn.
/ˈmɑːksmənʃɪp/, U.S. /ˈmɑrksmənˌʃɪp/ The skill or art of a marksman (marksman n. 2a).
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society > armed hostility > military equipment > operation and use of weapons > action of propelling missile > discharge of firearms > [noun] > skill in
marksmanship1803
gun-play1897
gunmanship1925
1803 Sun 29 Aug. 3/4 The emulation of marksmanship was excited by small wagers amongst the men; and so keen was their avidity, and so true their aim, that most of the shots struck the mark.
1845 Ladies' Repository May 136/2 A neophyte at best in the use of the rifle, I lost no time in taking such practical lessons in marksmanship as would qualify me for any exigency that might occur.
1851 J. Ruskin Stones of Venice I. App. xiv. 382 The mere swordsmanship and marksmanship of the troops are of small importance in comparison with their disposition.
1922 J. Joyce Ulysses iii. xvi. [Eumaeus] 579 A silence ensued till Mr Bloom for agreeableness' sake just felt like asking him whether it was for a marksmanship competition like the Bisley.
1958 G. Heyer Venetia vi. 84 He added superb marksmanship to his other accomplishments.
1991 T. Mo Redundancy of Courage (1992) xxi. 277 Their marksmanship at this range was not outstanding.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2000; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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