targets

We have found lemma(root) word of targets : target.

Definitions


[ˈtɑːɡɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack
(e.g: the airport terminal was the target of a bomb)

- a small round shield or buckler


Phrases:
- off target
- on target

Origin:
late Middle English (in target): diminutive of targe. The verb dates from the early 17th century


[ˈtɑːɡɪt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- select as an object of attention or attack
(e.g: two men were targeted by the attackers)


Phrases:
- off target
- on target

Origin:
late Middle English (in target): diminutive of targe. The verb dates from the early 17th century




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