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sniper

nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ˌfɾɐ̃ku ɐtiɾɐˈdoɾ/fran·co-a·ti·ra·dor

Definition

1

A military or combatant who operates individually or in small teams, outside regular formations, aiming at specific targets from a distance.

Usage examples

“The sniper took position on the roof to cover the retreat.”
“Enemy forces feared the snipers hidden in the forest.”

Common combinations

enemy snipersniper positionsniper team