aiming

To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it

“He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it.”

To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive

“to aim at a pass”

To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object

“She aimed a punch at her ex-boyfriend.”

To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group

“to aim a satirical comment at Communists in general”

To guess or conjecture.

The act of one who aims.