sniper

• Substantivo que designa um atirador de elite, altamente treinado, que dispara de posição oculta ou camuflada, geralmente contra pessoas. No uso coloquial, também pode designar um matador de aluguel que age à distância.

A noun referring to a skilled marksman who shoots at targets, typically people, from a hidden or concealed position.

1. Concealed marksmanB2formal

   A highly skilled shooter who fires at targets from a hidden position, often at long range.

   Atirador de elite

   • The sniper took aim from a rooftop across the street.
   • Military snipers are trained to remain undetected for hours.
   • A police sniper neutralized the hostage taker.

   Sinônimosmarksmanriflemansharpshooter