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Ovvpapatya Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

With an unsteady aim

Hello, what does the writer want to mean here by saying "with an unsteady aim"? Is it like doing smth. unintentionally?

With an unsteady aim the huntsman pointed the
lance at them as the lanky creature climbed up.
  

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Hi, A steady aim means the point of the lance was pointing diirectly at the target, without moving. An unsteady aim means the point was moving. eg the person's hand was moving or shaking.

— Clive

  • Hi, A steady aim means the point of the lance was pointing diirectly at the target, without moving.
  • An unsteady aim means the point was moving.
  • eg the person's hand was moving or shaking.
  • Clive
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Hi,

A steady aim means the point of the lance was pointing diirectly at the target, without moving.

An unsteady aim means the point was moving. eg the person's hand was moving or shaking.

Clive
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