Definition: sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
Similar words: sports equipment
Definition: equipment needed to participate in a particular sport
Synonyms: aim, object, objective, target
Definition: the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
Usage: the sole object of her trip was to see her children
Definition: the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
Usage: the ends justify the means
Definition: a reference point to shoot at
Usage: his arrow hit the mark
Similar words: point of reference, reference, reference point
Definition: an indicator that orients you generally
Usage: it is used as a reference for comparing the heating and the electrical energy involved
Synonyms: target, target area
Definition: the location of the target that is to be hit
Similar words: topographic point, spot, place
Definition: a point located with respect to surface features of some region
Usage: this is a nice place for a picnic; a bright spot on a planet
Synonyms: prey, quarry, target, fair game
Definition: a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
Usage: he fell prey to muggers; everyone was fair game; the target of a manhunt
Similar words: victim
Definition: an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
Synonyms: target, direct, aim, point, place
Definition: intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
Usage: He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face; criticism directed at her superior; direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself
Similar words: aim, direct, take, take aim, train
Definition: point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Usage: Please don't aim at your little brother!; He trained his gun on the burglar; Don't train your camera on the women; Take a swipe at one's opponent