eɪm v. & n. --v. 1 intr. (foll. by at +
verbal noun, or to + infin.)
intend or
try (aim at
winning; aim to win). 2 tr. (usu. foll. by at)
direct or
point (a
weapon,
remark, etc.). 3 intr.
take aim. 4 intr. (foll. by
at, for)
seek to
attain or
achieve. --n. 1 a
purpose, a
design, an
object aimed at. 2
the directing of a weapon,
missile,
etc., at an object. øtake aim direct a weapon etc. at an object. [ME f. OF ult. f. L aestimare reckon]