sniper

[ˈsnaɪ.pɚ]
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A sniper is a skilled shooter who can hit their target from a long distance. They often work secretly and try not to get caught.

You might hear about snipers in movies or TV shows where they sneak up on bad guys and take them out quietly. In real life, snipers usually serve in the military and are trained to be super accurate with their guns. Their job is to eliminate enemy targets without putting themselves or others at risk. They often work behind enemy lines, which means they try not to get caught by the opposing side.

How common is "sniper"?

Word sniper is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position.

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