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sniper

/ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/ noun

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  1. A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position.
    The sniper shot him in the head.
  2. A sniper rifle.
  3. Any attacker using a non-contact weapon against a specific target from a concealed position.

Origin

From snipe + -er.

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