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snipe

/snɪp/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does snipe mean?

noun, verb

A snipe is a type of wading bird, typically found in wetlands. To snipe means to shoot or hit someone or something with a quick, sudden movement.

Example

"The hunter sniped the bird from a distance, using a high-powered rifle."

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