v.
- point (a weapon or camera) at a target.
▸direct at someone or something.
- try to achieve something.
n.
- a purpose or intention.
- the aiming of a weapon or missile.
Phrase
- take aim
point a weapon or camera at a target.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. amer, var. of esmer, from L. aestimare ‘assess, estimate’.