Sniping
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsnaɪpɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Sniping is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of snipe.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of snipe.
More Meanings
- A shooting from a concealed place.
Example Sentences
Although the army later returned control to civilian authorities, deaths from election clashes and terrorist bombings and snipings continued to occur, and became more frequent in the late 1970s.
Word Forms
- snipings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clipping, lop, clip, dress, trim, cut back.
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