👉 A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! We’ve got a word today that can have more than one meaning, you see. The dictionary's given us a starting decree – “A butt or mark to shoot at…” That’s right, it relates to firearms and aiming with care. But "target" doesn’t just mean something to shoot! It’s got a broader scope, you must declare! Think about this: when you're trying to reach a goal, a wish, or a plan, you set a “target.” Like wanting to read ten books this year - that’s your target, understand? It can be a goal for a sports team, a score they strive to attain, Or even a problem you're tackling, again and again! So, "target" means where something is aimed, or what you're trying to achieve – it’s about direction, don't you believe? Does that make sense? Any questions before we move on to the next word?