ilkku (p. 52) s. A mark, butt, object of aim, குறி. 2. An equal, that which is in opposition as a rival, a competitor, an opponent, the opposite party in games or trials of ability or strength, எதிரி. 3. Distinguishing marks or signs, அசாதாரணதருமம். 4. Direction, course, tendency, குறிப்பு. 5. Intention, purpose, the object in view, motive, எண்ணம். 6. Means, ability, expedient, contrivance, ஏது. 7. Seasonable opportunity, convenient time, சமயம். (c.) அவ்விடம்போக உனக்கிலக்குச்சொல்லுவேன். I will give you some marks by which you may find your way there. உனக்கிவனேயிலக்கு. He is a match for you. இலக்குப்பார்க்க, inf. To take aim, இலட்சியம்பார்க்க. இலக்குவைக்க, inf. To take aim in shooting. 2. (fig.) To wait for opportunity--generally to do evil. 3. To act covertly through another in doing evil to any one, making him appear as the principal.