#1 target n. [mark] a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark". wn
#2 target n. [prey, quarry, fair game] a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt". wn
#3 target n. [target area] the location of the target that is to be hit. wn
#4 target n. [butt] sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at. wn
#5 target n. [aim, object, objective] the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children". wn
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