1. Noun
A kind of small shield or buckler, used as a defensive weapon in war.
2. Noun
A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
3. Noun
The pattern or arrangement of a series of hits made by a marksman on a butt or mark; as, he made a good target.
4. Noun
The sliding crosspiece, or vane, on a leveling staff.
5. Noun
A conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position, or for use as a signal.
6. Noun
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
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