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target
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A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
Example Sentence
Take careful aim at the target.
Usage Note
Use target when you want precise academic language around A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile..
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