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sniper

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsnaɪpɚ/ · UK /ˈsnaɪpə/

Forms: snipers

sniper means: Someone who shoots accurately from far away, usually while hiding.

noun

HIDDEN SHOOTERB2

Someone who shoots accurately from far away, usually while hiding.

  • A sniper hid on the roof.
  • The soldiers came under sniper fire.
  • Two snipers watched the road from the hill.

Similar words: sharpshooter

Common phrases: enemy sniper, sniper fire, sniper rifle

GOAL SCORERC2

A sports player who is especially good at scoring goals with accurate shots.

  • Their best sniper scored twice.
  • The team needs a sniper who can finish chances.
  • Few snipers in the league shoot as accurately as she does.

Similar words: goal scorer

Common phrases: top sniper, team sniper, natural sniper

Questions about sniper

What does sniper mean?

Someone who shoots accurately from far away, usually while hiding.

What is sniper in other languages?

Türkçe: keskin nişancı · Español: francotirador · Français: tireur embusqué · Deutsch: Scharfschütze · Italiano: cecchino · 日本語: 狙撃手

How do you pronounce sniper?

In American English /ˈsnaɪpɚ/; in British English /ˈsnaɪpə/.

How do you use sniper in a sentence?

A sniper hid on the roof. The soldiers came under sniper fire.

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