shooter

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shooter/ˈʃuːtə(r)/

▶noun

• 1 a person who uses a gun.

  ■ informal a gun.

• 2 (in netball, basketball, etc.) a player whose role is to attempt to score goals.

  ■ a person who throws a dice.

• 3 Cricket a bowled ball that moves rapidly along the ground after pitching.

• 4 informal, chiefly N. Amer. a small drink of spirits.