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noun
Any exercise in which projectiles are fired at a specified target, typically for the purpose of improving aim.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
The target of such exercise, especially figuratively as an easy target.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
practice in shooting at targets
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: exercise, practice, drill, practice session, recitation
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