Heckenschütze — meaning in English

English meaning

• sniper noun Someone trained to shoot accurately at targets from a hidden position, often at long range.

Senses

Heckenschütze is used for these senses in English:

• sniper A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position.
• sniper Any attacker using a non-contact weapon against a specific target from a concealed position.

sniper — full definition

1. noun Someone trained to shoot accurately at targets from a hidden position, often at long range.
2. noun A person who repeatedly criticizes others, often unfairly or from a safe distance.

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