sniper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position.
A sniper rifle.
Any attacker using a non-contact weapon against a specific target from a concealed position.
One who shoots from a concealed position.
One who criticizes; a person who frequently snipes at others.
A hunter of snipe (the bird).
A player who specializes in scoring goals.
A person or automated process set up by a person who or which attempts to win an online auction by placing a bid only seconds before the auction ends, leaving no time for other bidders to respond

/ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sniper.wav

sniper snipers

From snipe + -er.

marksman sharpshooter sniper's hide

antisniper countersniper diaper sniper sniperism sniperlike sniper rifle sniperscope sniper's hide stream sniper

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