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Target

🔄 Synonyms of "Target"

12 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
objectivenounNot influenced by the strong emotions or prejudices.
marknoun(heading) Boundary, land within a boundary.
buttnoun(countable) The larger or thicker end of something; the blunt end, in distinction from the sharp or narrow end
directverbProceeding without deviation or interruption.
quarrynoun(mining) A site for mining stone, such as limestone, or slate.
pointnounA small dot or mark.
objectnounA thing that has physical existence but is not alive.
preynounA living thing, usually an animal, that is eaten by another living thing.
fair gamenoun(idiomatic) An acceptable subject or target for criticism, scrutiny, mockery, or attack.
target areanounthe location of the target that is to be hit
aimnounIntention or goal.
placenoun(physical) An area; somewhere within an area.

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WordDefinition
aimnounIntention or goal.
placenoun(physical) An area; somewhere within an area.
marknoun(heading) Boundary, land within a boundary.
quarrynoun(mining) A site for mining stone, such as limestone, or slate.
preynounA living thing, usually an animal, that is eaten by another living thing.
buttnoun(countable) The larger or thicker end of something; the blunt end, in distinction from the sharp or narrow end
pointnounA small dot or mark.
objectnounA thing that has physical existence but is not alive.
objectivenounA goal that is striven for.
fair gamenoun(idiomatic) An acceptable subject or target for criticism, scrutiny, mockery, or attack.
directverbProceeding without deviation or interruption.
target areanounthe location of the target that is to be hit
aimingnounThe act of one who aims.
aimedDirected towards a target.
tacklenoun(sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
wedgenounOne of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering.
bogienoun(by extension, rail transport, also attributively) One of two sets of wheels under a locomotive or railcar; also, a structure with axles and wheels under a locomotive, railcar, or semi which provides support and reduces vibration for the vehicle.
milestonenoun(idiomatic) An important event in a person's life or career, in the history of a nation, in the life of some project, etc.
stationnounA stopping place.
thrustnounA push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)

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