n.
1.a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles
2.a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)
3.a gambler who throws dice in the game of craps
4.(sports) a player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal (or a basketball player who shoots at the basket)
5.a professional killer who uses a gun
Idiom of the Day
go straight
to become an honest person, to lead an honest life
The man was in prison for two years but now he wants to go straight.