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Definition or meaning of the English word Aim
The pointing of a weapon; as a gun; a dart; or an arrow; in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything; as a spear; a blow; a discourse; a remark; towards a particular point or object; with a v (v. i.).
Conjecture; guess. (v. i.).
The point intended to be hit; or object intended to be attained or affected. (v. i.).
To direct or point; as a weapon; at a particular object; to direct; as a missile; an act; or a proceeding; at; to; or against an object; as; to aim a musket or an arrow; the fist or a blow at something; to aim a satire or a reflection at some person or vice (v. t.).
To guess or conjecture. (v. i.).
To direct the indention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor; -- followed by at; or by an infinitive; as; to aim at distinction; to aim to do well. (v. i.).
To point or direct a missile weapon; or a weapon which propels as missile; towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it; as; to aim at a fox; or at a target. (v. i.).
Intention; purpose; design; scheme. (v. i.).
Translations for the English word Aim
German Translation for the English word Aim is zielen Italian Translation for the English word Aim is scopo[Noun]
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