shooter Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles
    taw.
  2. noun a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)
    shot.
    • he is a crack shot
    • a poor shooter
  3. noun a gambler who throws dice in the game of craps
    crap-shooter.
  4. noun (sports) a player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal (or a basketball player who shoots at the basket)
  5. noun a professional killer who uses a gun
    hit man; gunslinger; hired gun; gun; triggerman; hitman; gunman; torpedo; gun for hire.

WordNet

Shoot"er noun
Definitions
  1. One who shoots, as an archer or a gunner.
  2. That which shoots. Specifically: (a) A firearm; as, a five-shooter. Colloq. U.S. (b) A shooting star. R.

Webster 1913