sniper

Noun

Meaning

a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

hunter archer terminator musketeer jaeger gunner rifleman butcher pickpocket shot gun critic torpedo killer shooter
Show all synonyms

Antonyms

peacekeeper producer dove peacemaker civilian prey
Show all antonyms

Hypernyms

marksman sharpshooter crack shot

Phrases with the word

deadly sniper nerd-sniper sniper weapon anti-materiel heavy sniper rifle anti-materiel sniper rifle sniper-fire

Anagrams

Pernis persin respin serpin Spiner psiren

Examples

A dedicated sniper rifle is also expensive, often costing thousands of dollars because of the high level of precision machining and hand-finishing required to achieve extreme accuracy. Source: Internet

Add to the mix, Stuart McKenzie, a Purple heart recipient and former U.S. army infantry SCOUT sniper who lost his hand — blown off by a roadside bomb – later reattached. Source: Internet

Accuracy A sniper, using a MK.14 EBR uses two stakes as shooting sticks to help steady his aim while providing overwatch in Iraq. Source: Internet

After World War II, many elements of German sniper training and doctrine were copied by other countries. Source: Internet

A GUN-RIGHTS activist was seen posing with a military-grade sniper rifle at a rally in Richmond, Virginia. Source: Internet

A sniper team would be armed with their long range weapon, and a shorter ranged weapon to engage and protect the team should enemies come in close contact. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

snipefish snipefishes snipelike sniper rifle sniper weapon sniperlike