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shooter

shooter /ˈʃuːtɚ/ noun
plural shooters
shooter
/ˈʃuːtɚ/
noun
plural shooters
Britannica Dictionary definition of SHOOTER
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1 
a  : a person who shoots a weapon
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— see also sharpshooter
b  : a person who throws, kicks, or hits a ball or puck
2 
: a small amount (called a shot) of liquor (such as whiskey or tequila) often mixed with another liquid
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— see also six-shooter, troubleshooter