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sniper
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ˌfɾɐ̃ku ɐtiɾɐˈdoɾ/fran·co-a·ti·ra·dor
Definition
1A 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.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
enemy snipersniper positionsniper team