Meaning of the word sharpshooter in English

What does sharpshooter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sharpshooter

US /ˈʃɑːrpˌʃuː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈʃɑːpˌʃuː.tər/

Noun

a person who is skilled in shooting, especially with a rifle

Example:
The police department hired a new sharpshooter for their special operations unit.
He was known as a sharpshooter in the old West.