Marksman taking flight (6)
I believe the answer is:
archer
This clue could be a double definition.
'marksman' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)
'flight' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.
'taking' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for archer that I've seen before include "Arrow shooter" , "One uses a bow and arrow" , "Bowman - ex-candidate for London Mayor" , "launcher of projectile" , "Arrows one sends" .)