Sniping: meaning, definitions and examples
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sniping
[ หsnaษชpษชล ]
military action
Sniping refers to the act of shooting at someone from a concealed position, typically at a long distance. It is often associated with skilled marksmen, known as snipers, who use precision and stealth to target their enemies while remaining hidden.
Synonyms
assassination, marksmanship, shooting.
Examples of usage
- The sniper took out the enemy soldier from a mile away.
- Sniping requires intense training and discipline.
- During the war, sniping was a feared tactic used by both sides.
aimed shooting
To snipe means to shoot at someone from a distance, particularly with a rifle. This term can also be used metaphorically to describe making pointed criticisms or attacks on someone subtly and indirectly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He sniped at his opponent during the debate.
- The team was known for sniping their competitors in the market.
- The sniper sniped at the enemy forces without being seen.
Translations
Translations of the word "sniping" in other languages:
๐ต๐น atirador de elite
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคจเคพเคเคชเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Scharfschรผtze
๐ฎ๐ฉ penembak jitu
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฝะฐะนะฟะตั
๐ต๐ฑ snajper
๐ฏ๐ต ในใใคใใผ
๐ซ๐ท sniper
๐ช๐ธ francotirador
๐น๐ท keskin niลancฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๊ฒฉ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงุต
๐จ๐ฟ ostลelovaฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ ostreฤพovaฤ
๐จ๐ณ ็ๅปๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ snajper
๐ฎ๐ธ snรฆpmaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะตัะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ snayper
๐ฒ๐ฝ francotirador
Etymology
The term 'sniping' originates from the word 'snipe,' which has been used since the 18th century to refer to a type of wading bird. The connection to shooting comes from hunters who would target these elusive birds. By the late 19th century, the word had evolved into a military context, referring to the practice of sharpshooters targeting specific individuals from concealed positions. This tactical approach became especially prominent in World War I, where it was recognized as both a skill and a psychological tactic in warfare. The modern usage of the term has expanded beyond the military, often appearing in discussions of competitive behavior in various fields, such as sports, business, and politics.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,744 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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