· a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark"

Synonym(s): mark

Hypernym(s): reference_point, point_of_reference, reference

· 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"

Synonym(s): prey, quarry, fair_game

Hypernym(s): victim

· the location of the target that is to be hit

Synonym(s): target_area

Hypernym(s): topographic_point, place, spot

· sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at

Synonym(s): butt

Hypernym(s): sports_equipment

· the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"

Synonym(s): aim, object, objective

Hypernym(s): goal, end

· intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"

Synonym(s): aim, place, direct, point

Hypernym(s): aim, take, train, take_aim, direct