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target n. [
mark] a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark"
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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"
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target n. [
target area] the location of the target that is to be hit
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target n. [
butt] sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
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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"
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