n.
1.a reference point to shoot at
2.a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
3.the location of the target that is to be hit
4.sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
5.the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) target v.
1.intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
Idiom of the Day
prey on/upon (something)
to catch something for food, to kill and eat something
Cats usually prey on mice and small birds for food.