verb
aims; aimed; aiming
to point (a weapon) at a target [+ obj]
to point (a device) at something [+ obj]
[+ obj] :to direct (something, such as a missile, a ball, a punch, or a kick) at a target
to have a specified goal or purpose [no obj]
followed by to + verb
[+ obj] :to direct (something) at a particular goal, group of people, etc.
usually used as (be) aimed
noun
plural aims
[count] :a goal or purpose
[noncount] :the ability to hit a target
take aim
to point a weapon at a target
US :to have a specified goal or intention
to have something as the object of an action or effort