Definitions for sniper
ˈsnaɪ pərsniper

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1. snipernoun

   a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place

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1. snipernoun

   A person who carries the professional title of sniper

2. snipernoun

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

3. snipernoun

   Any attacker using a non-contact weapon against a specific target from a concealed position.

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1. Sniper

   A sniper is a military/paramilitary marksman who engages targets from positions of concealment or at distances exceeding the target's detection capabilities. Snipers generally have specialized training and are equipped with high-precision rifles and high-magnification optics, and often also serve as scouts/observers feeding tactical information back to their units or command headquarters. In addition to long-range and high-grade marksmanship, military snipers are trained in a variety of special operation techniques: detection, stalking, target range estimation methods, camouflage, field craft, infiltration, special reconnaissance and observation, surveillance and target acquisition.

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1. sniper

   A sniper is a highly trained military or law enforcement shooter who operates alone, in a pair, or with a sniper team to maintain close visual contact with a target and engage enemies from concealed positions or distances exceeding their detection capabilities. They are equipped with precision rifles and high-magnification optics, and often have specialized training in camouflaget, field craft, infiltration, special reconnaissance, and observation techniques.

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1. Sniper

   A sniper is a highly trained marksman who operates alone, in a pair, or with a sniper team to maintain close visual contact with the enemy and engage targets from concealed positions or distances exceeding the detection capabilities of enemy personnel. These sniper teams operate independently, with little combat asset support from their parent units. Snipers typically have highly selective and specialized training and use high-precision/special application rifles and optics, and often have sophisticated communication assets to feed valuable combat information back to their units. In addition to marksmanship, military snipers are trained in camouflage, field craft, infiltration, special reconnaissance and observation, surveillance and target acquisition. Snipers are especially effective when deployed within the terrain of urban warfare, or jungle warfare.

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1. sniper

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1. repins

2. ripens

3. serpin

4. pernis

5. respin

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sniper in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sniper in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of sniper in a Sentence

1. Jonny Kim:

   Chris Kyle was the Primary Sniper, Navigator, Pointman, and newguys kind of get matched up to a person. He was the person I got matched up to, because I would eventually be groomed to take on his responsibilities, so early on, I got tasked with being the Assistant Lead Navigator and Point Man and Sniper, which I eventually got to take on these roles more as a Primary later, and in workup and also on deployment.

2. Ricardo Cigarroa:

   We have a sniper here that has killed 600 people and is on track to kill another thousand before this year is up -- and we don't fear it ? I guarantee you if it was a sniper with a rifle, there wouldn't be one parent letting their child out.

3. Louis Bravo:

   Being a sniper is in fact different than just being infantry, it's an added stressor as everyone expects more from you. Or that every sniper should be able to perform at Hollywood level because they saw Mark Wahlberg in 'Shooter.'.

4. The First Lady:

   I had a chance to see 'American Sniper' this week on that long flight we took.

5. Tim Gray:

   The mark of a good piece of art is when people can have different interpretations, so I think it's entirely possible that people on the right and the left will both vote for it. The popularity of 'American Sniper' is an indication that a lot of people like it, and that includes red states, blue states and Oscar voters. If anything, I think people in Hollywood are encouraged -- after the box office dropped in 2014 -- that a January movie can make this money.

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