sniper rifle

/ˌsnaɪpər ˌraɪfəl/
/ˈsnaɪpə ˈraɪfəl/
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Other forms: sniper rifles

Definitions of sniper rifle
  1. noun
    an extremely powerful rifle developed for the military; capable of destroying light armored vehicles and aircraft more than a mile away
    synonyms: precision rifle
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    types:
    Dragunov
    a sniper rifle with a telescopic sight
    type of:
    rifle
    a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
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