The noun target has 5 senses (first 5 from tagged texts)
1. (6) target, mark -- (a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark")
2. (4) prey, quarry, target, fair game -- (a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt")
3. (4) target, target area -- (the location of the target that is to be hit)
4. (3) target, butt -- (sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at)
5. (2) aim, object, objective, target -- (the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children")
Overview of verb target
The verb target has 1 sense (no senses from tagged texts)
1. target, aim, place, direct, point -- (intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself")