noun
- a person who shoots at others from a hidden position, especially a soldier trained in precise long-distance shooting
Examples
- The sniper took position on the rooftop.
- Military snipers undergo extensive training in marksmanship.
- The enemy sniper was hidden in the trees.
- Police snipers were deployed during the hostage situation.
- The sniper’s rifle was equipped with a high-powered scope.
- She trained as a sniper in the special forces unit.