snipe

• Nom désignant un oiseau des marais à long bec, ou un tir effectué depuis une position cachée.

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.

   Bécassine

   • 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.

   tir isolé (depuis une position cachée)

   • 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.

   Synonymespotshot