Word Meaning

target definition and meaning

n. A kind of small shield or buckler, used as a defensive weapon in war.
n. A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
n. The pattern or arrangement of a series of hits made by a marksman on a butt or mark; as, he made a good target.
n. The sliding crosspiece, or vane, on a leveling staff.
n. A conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position, or for use as a signal.

Crossword clues for target

- Aim at tribal leader behind old shield
- Desired goal
- Goal
- Have in mind
- Objective
- Objective, aim
- Person or object at which an attack is aimed
- Thing aimed at
- What is aimed at