sniper
Pronunciation: /ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/
The English word “sniper” has 8 meanings listed here.
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
Etymology
From snipe + -er.
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