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sniping

The correct spelling is sniping.

How to pronounce sniping

verb

IPA: /ˈsnaɪpɪŋ/

Say it like: Sni-pin-g

The correct spelling is sniping. To hunt snipe.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To hunt snipe.
  2. 2.To shoot at individuals from a concealed place.
  3. 3.(by extension) To shoot with a sniper rifle.
  4. 4.To watch a timed online auction and place a winning bid against (the current high bidder) at the last possible moment.
  5. 5.To nose (a log) to make it drag or slip easily in skidding.

noun

  1. 1.A shooting from a concealed place.

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