Definition of snipe - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
concealed shootingshoot at someone from a hidden place
- The soldier was trained to snipe from rooftops.
2.
criticismmake critical or underhand remarks
- She would often snipe at her colleagues during meetings.
3.
online auctionUS place a last-second bid in an auctionUS
- He managed to snipe the painting at the last moment.
4.
sportstr. Rare US score a goal in ice hockeytr. Rare US
- He sniped the puck into the top corner.
5.
huntingTECH. hunt small marsh birds with a gunTECH.
- They went to the marshes to snipe.
Noun
1.
wildlifelong-billed bird found in marshy areas
- The snipe was spotted wading through the wetlands..
2.
sly criticismcritical remark made in a sly manner
- His snipe at her presentation was uncalled for..
3.
militarygunshot fired from a hidden place
- He heard a snipe from the bushes.
4.
sportsRare US goal scored in ice hockeyRare US
- He celebrated after scoring a snipe.
5.
- She ordered a snipe with her meal.
6.
televisionTECH. promotional logo during a TV showTECH.
- The snipe appeared during the commercial break.
7.
navalDated US member of a ship's engineering departmentDated US
- The snipe worked tirelessly in the engine room.
8.
- He flicked the snipe onto the ground.
Images of snipe
long-billed bird found in marshy areas
Expressions with snipe
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criticize someone in a sly or mean way
She likes to snipe at her coworkers during meetings.
respond to critics with sharp comments
He would often snipe at critics in his speeches.
wild goose chase or futile search
Looking for that document in the messy office was like a snipe hunt..
watch a live game stream to gain unfair advantage or disrupt
He tried to stream snipe the player during the tournament.
small, long-billed bird found in marshy areas
The common snipe is often seen probing the mud for food during migration.
medium-small wading bird found in Europe and Asia
The great snipe migrates across Europe during winter.
predatory fly with elongated body and long legs
The snipe fly hunts other insects in the garden.
common snipe found in Eurasia and Africa
The whole snipe was spotted near the marsh.
Origin of snipe
Dutch, snippen (to snipe)
Terms with snipe included in their meaning
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Eurasian bird
small Eurasian snipe with a short bill
bird
common snipe found in Eurasia and Africa
Examples of snipe in a sentence
The hunter used the trees to snipe at the deer. He would snipe at his rivals online. The article sniped at the politician's policies. She tried to snipe the rare coin online. They planned to snipe during the auction's final seconds. She managed to snipe the winning goal in overtime.
The player sniped a goal from the blue line. Hunters often snipe in the wetlands. He learned to snipe during his time in the countryside. A snipe flew over the marsh at dawn. We saw a snipe hiding among the reeds. The article was filled with snipes at the politician. She couldn't ignore the snipe about her dress. The soldier was trained to avoid a snipe. A snipe echoed through the silent forest. The rookie's first snipe was a memorable moment. Fans cheered wildly for the unexpected snipe. He picked up a snipe for the picnic. The airline served a snipe during the flight. A snipe was visible during the movie's climax. The network used a snipe to advertise the next show. The snipe ensured the ship's engines ran smoothly. During the voyage, the snipe faced many technical challenges. He picked up the snipe from the ashtray. The street was littered with snipes after the parade.
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- French:canarder, bécassine, ...
- German:schießen, Schnepfe, ...
- Italian:sparare di nascosto, beccaccino, ...
- Spanish:disparar, becacina, ...
- Portuguese:alvejar, galinhola, ...
- Chinese:狙击, 鹬, ...
- Japanese:狙撃する, タシギ, ...
- Arabic:قَنَصَ, كَرْوَان الْمَاء, ...
- Hebrew:לִצְלוֹף, חַרְטוּמָן, ...
- Russian:стрелять, бекас, ...
- Ukrainian:стріляти, бекас, ...
- Hindi:छिपकर गोली चलाना, लंबी चोंच वाला पक्षी, ...
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