Sniper (Noun)
Meaning
A marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The police had to evacuate the area because they suspected that a sniper was hiding in the abandoned building.
- The military units took cover as they were being attacked by a well-hidden sniper in the enemy camp.
- During the battle, the sniper took out several key targets, including the enemy commander.
- The detective was investigating the shootings of several innocent bystanders by a deranged sniper.
- The sniper had been watching the target for hours, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.