snipe

• Sustantivo que designa un ave zancuda de pico largo que habita en zonas pantanosas, o un disparo realizado oculto y a traición.

A noun referring to a long-billed wading bird found in marshy areas, or a gunshot fired from a concealed position.

1. B2formal

   A wading bird with a long, straight bill, found in marshy areas, often hunted as game.

   Ave limícola agachadiza

   • The snipe is known for its elusive behavior in wetlands.
   • Hunters often seek snipe in marshy regions.
   • A snipe flew up from the reeds as we approached.

2. Gunshot from hidingB2formal

   A shot fired from a concealed position, typically at a long range.

   Disparo de francotirador

   • The soldier was hit by a snipe from an unseen enemy.
   • A single snipe echoed across the valley.
   • The patrol was ambushed by a snipe from the forest.

   Sinónimospotshot