gambler vs shooter
shooter vs gamblergambler and shooter both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gambler | Yes | No | No | No |
| shooter | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
shooter is a hyponym of
gambler; that is, shooter is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
gambler:
- gambler: a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
- shooter: a gambler who throws dice in the game of craps
Other hyponyms of gambler include
ex-gambler, better, bettor, punter, wagerer, bookie, bookmaker, crapshooter, croupier, high roller, loser, handicapper, odds-maker, crap-shooter, plunger, speculator, sporting man, winner.
| gambler (noun) | shooter (noun) |
|---|---|
| a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events | a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles |
| someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement | a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot) |
| a professional killer who uses a gun | |
| (sports) a player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal (or a basketball player who shoots at the basket) | |
| a gambler who throws dice in the game of craps |
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