sharpshooting

noun

sharp·​shoot·​ing ˈshärp-ˌshü-tiŋ How to pronounce sharpshooting (audio)
1
: shooting with great precision
2
: accurate and usually unexpected attack (as in words)

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The Nets currently feature explosive scoring guard in Cam Thomas, a sharpshooting standout in Cam Johnson, a rising frontcourt star in Noah Clowney, two capable centers in Nic Claxton and Day’Ron Sharpe and a versatile wing trio of Terance Mann, Ziaire Williams and Jalen Wilson. C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025 This fall will mark Curry's 17th season with the Golden State Warriors, but don't expect the sharpshooting guard to call it quits anytime soon — at least according to his father. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025 Alongside the best season of 23-year-old Booker's career, the Suns featured Kelly Oubre Jr (24 years old, 18.7 points per game), Deandre Ayton (21 years old, 18.2 points per game), and the sharpshooting duo of Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson becoming significant role players. Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025 Deep-bench sharpshooting combo guard Patty Mills is sick. David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sharpshooting

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sharpshooting was in 1806

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“Sharpshooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sharpshooting. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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