sniper rifle

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Definition

Noun: - A specialized, high-precision rifle: A sniper rifle is an extremely powerful and accurate rifle designed for military and law enforcement use. It is engineered for long-range shooting, allowing a trained marksman (a sniper) to engage targets with great precision from concealed positions at very long distances.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The soldier carefully cleaned his sniper rifle after the mission.
    • Modern sniper rifles are equipped with advanced telescopic sights.
    • The police sharpshooter positioned himself with a clear line of sight, his sniper rifle at the ready.
Advanced Usage
  • Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR): While often related, a DMR is typically used by infantry at shorter ranges than a dedicated sniper rifle, which is built for maximum precision at extreme distances.
    • The unit's sniper used a .50 caliber rifle for the longest shots, while others carried designated marksman rifles.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sniper (n): The person who operates a sniper rifle.
    • The sniper remained hidden for hours.
  • Sniper scope (n): The high-magnification optical sight typically mounted on a sniper rifle.
  • Long rifle (n): A general term for any rifle designed for long-range shooting, which may include some sniper rifles.
Synonyms
  • Precision rifle: A rifle built for accuracy, often used interchangeably in civilian contexts.
  • Tactical rifle: A broad term that can include sniper rifles configured for specific operations.
Related Phrases
  • Sniper team: A unit consisting of a sniper and a spotter, who assists with observation and target identification.
    • The sniper team moved into position before dawn.
  • Sniper's nest: The concealed firing position used by a sniper.
    • They discovered the abandoned sniper's nest on the rooftop.
Noun
  1. an extremely powerful rifle developed for the military; capable of destroying light armored vehicles and aircraft more than a mile away

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