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snipers

The correct spelling is snipers.

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noun

Say it like: Sni-per-s

The correct spelling is snipers. A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position. For example: "Alexander Ovechkin is often regarded as the greatest sniper of his generation."

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Alexander Ovechkin is often regarded as the greatest sniper of his generation.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position.
  2. 2.Any attacker using a non-contact weapon against a specific target from a concealed position.
  3. 3.One who shoots from a concealed position.
  4. 4.One who criticizes.
  5. 5.(ice hockey slang) A player who specializes in scoring goals.

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