definition of
[target]

[1] #1 target n. [mark] a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark". wn

[2] #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] #3 target n. [target area] the location of the target that is to be hit. wn

[4] #4 target n. [butt] sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at. wn

[5] #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