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snipe

/snaɪp/
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Snipe is a type of small, long-legged bird known for its distinctive appearance and behavior. It is often found in wetlands and grassy areas, and is known for its ability to fly and swim.

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Brainstorm snipe

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"snipe" as noun

1 - Any of various limicoline game birds of the genera Gallinago, Lymnocryptes and Coenocorypha in the family Scolopacidae, having a long, slender, nearly straight beak.

2 - A fool; a blockhead.

3 - A shot fired from a concealed place.

"snipe" as verb

1 - To hunt snipe.

2 - To shoot at individuals from a concealed place.

3 - (by extension) To shoot with a sniper rifle.

"snipe" as noun

1 - A cigarette butt.

2 - An animated promotional logo during a television show.

3 - A strip of copy announcing some late breaking news or item of interest, typically placed in a print advertisement in such a way that it stands out from the ad.

"snipe" as noun

1 - A sharp, clever answer; sarcasm.

2 - A note or sticker attached to an existing poster to provide further information (e.g. an event is sold out), political criticism, etc.

"snipe" as verb

1 - To make malicious, underhand remarks or attacks.

2 - To attach a note or sticker to (an existing poster) to provide further information, political criticism, etc.

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Synonyms
1 - whistle
2 - quack
3 - chirp
4 - tweet
5 - caw
6 - hoot
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Antonyms
1 - snipe
2 - shoot
3 - blast
4 - fire
5 - launch
6 - hurl
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Examples in Context

1 - The snipe 's distinctive markings make it easily recognizable in its natural habitat.

1 - Las marcas distintivas de la agachadiza la hacen fácilmente reconocible en su hábitat natural.

2 - The snipe 's cryptic plumage blends seamlessly with its marshy habitat.

2 - El plumaje críptico de la agachadiza se funde a la perfección con su hábitat pantanoso.

3 - So now you've got a guarding angel with a snipe rifle.

3 - Así que ahora tienes un ángel guardián con un rifle de francotirador .

4 - The common snipe waded through the shallow water searching for insects to eat.

4 - La agachadiza común caminó por el agua poco profunda buscando insectos para comer.

5 - With a sudden burst of speed, the snipe takes off into the blue sky.

5 - Con un repentino estallido de velocidad, la agachadiza se eleva hacia el cielo azul.

6 - A skilled hunter, the snipe feeds on small invertebrates found in the marsh.

6 - Cazadora hábil, la agachadiza se alimenta de pequeños invertebrados que encuentra en el pantano.

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Wilsons Snipe Birds GIF by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Wilsons Snipe Birds GIF by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Apple Tv Movie GIF by Signature Entertainment

Apple Tv Movie GIF by Signature Entertainment

Conceal Us Army GIF by GoArmy

Conceal Us Army GIF by GoArmy

Clayton Keller Hockey GIF by Arizona Coyotes

Clayton Keller Hockey GIF by Arizona Coyotes

Mike Myers Evil Laugh GIF

Mike Myers Evil Laugh GIF

soccer sniper GIF

soccer sniper GIF
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