target

An object, such as a padded disk with a marked surface, that is shot at to test accuracy in rifle or archery practice.

Something aimed or fired at.

An object of criticism or verbal attack.

One to be influenced or changed by an action or event.

A desired goal.

A railroad signal that indicates the position of a switch by its color, position, and shape.

The sliding sight on a surveyor’s leveling rod.

A small round shield.

A usually metal part in an x-ray tube on which a beam of electrons is focused and from which x-rays are emitted.