sniper
nounmasculinetécnico/ˌfɾɐ̃ku ɐtiɾɐˈdoɾ/medium
fran·co-a·ti·ra·dor
Definition
A military or combatant who operates individually or in small teams, outside regular formations, aiming at specific targets from a distance.
The sniper took position on the roof to cover the retreat.
Enemy forces feared the snipers hidden in the forest.
Common collocations
enemy snipersniper positionsniper team
Etymology
Do francês 'franc-tireur'.