running target

noun — 3 senses

running target

noun
1

Engineering, Firearms, Government, Military, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Politics, Tools, War, Weaponry A target that is towed across a range as the shooter shoots.

2

A goal that changes as effort is made to reach the goal.

3

A standard of performance set by the first-placed competitor that lower-placed competitors try to exceed.

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