target

1. n. A kind of small shield or buckler, used as a defensive weapon in war. Source: opted

2. n. A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile. Source: opted

3. n. The pattern or arrangement of a series of hits made by a marksman on a butt or mark; as, he made a good target. Source: opted

4. n. The sliding crosspiece, or vane, on a leveling staff. Source: opted

5. n. A conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position, or for use as a signal. Source: opted

6. n. a reference point to shoot at Source: wordnet

7. n. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence Source: wordnet

8. n. the location of the target that is to be hit Source: wordnet

9. n. sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at Source: wordnet

10. n. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) Source: wordnet

11. v. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal Source: wordnet

12. 1. A kind of small shield or buckler, used as a defensive weapon in war. 2. (a) A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile. (b) The pattern or arrangement of a series of hits made by a marksman on a butt or mark; as, he made a good target. 3. (Surveying) The sliding crosspiece, or vane, on a leveling staff. 4. (Railroad) A conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position, or for use as a signal. Source: webster

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