sniper

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Synonyms: snipe, snipey, sniped, snipes, snider, snipper, swiper, niper

Antonyms: snipe, snipey, sniped, snipes, snider, snipper, swiper, niper

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Noun

1. A person using long-range [[small arms]] for precise attacks from a concealed position.
2. {{lb|en|by extension}} A [[sniper rifle]].
3. Any attacker using a non-contact weapon against a specific target from a concealed position.
4. One who shoots from a concealed position.
5. One who criticizes; a person who frequently snipes at others.
6. A hunter of [[snipe]] (the bird).
7. {{lb|en|ice hockey|_|slang}} A player who specializes in scoring [[goals]].
8. A person or automated process set up by a person who or which attempts to win an online auction by placing a bid only seconds before the auction ends, leaving no time for other bidders to respond

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