sniper
nounUK /ˈsnaɪ.pər/
US /ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/
A sniper is a person who shoots at others from a hidden spot far away.
The soldier was a skilled sniper who could hit a target from very far away.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In video games, a sniper is a character or weapon that shoots from long range.
He picked the sniper class to shoot enemies from the rooftop.
3. A sniper can mean a person who makes a surprise attack by criticizing someone secretly.
The reporter acted like a sniper, waiting to catch the mayor off guard.
4. In sports, a sniper is a player who scores goals with great accuracy.
The hockey team's sniper scored the winning goal in the last second.