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tiratore

shooter, marksman

noun tee-rah-TOH-reh Rare

Usage Note

Tiratore derives from tirare (to shoot/pull). The feminine is tiratrice; plural tiratori. Common compounds: tiratore scelto (sniper/sharpshooter). Do not confuse with tirante (a tie-rod or suspender strap).

Examples

"Il tiratore ha colpito il bersaglio."

Natural Translation

The shooter hit the target.

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