Aim Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

He aimed carefully before shooting.

Don’t aim that pistol at me!

He aimed the gun carefully before shooting.

to point (a weapon) at a target

She aimed at a point in the eastern sky.

She aimed the telescope at a point in the eastern sky.

Try to aim the antenna in the right direction.

to point (a device) at something

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to direct (something, such as a missile, a ball, a punch, or a kick) at a target

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• He aimed the stone at the tree but missed.

• The throw from the shortstop was poorly/badly aimed.

• well-aimed and badly aimed kicks/punches

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• He aimed for the corner of the goal.

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