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snipe

UK
/snaɪp/
US
/snaɪp/

Translations

snipenoun
snipes
pl
UK
/snaɪp/
US
/snaɪp/
bécassineOiseau des marais; emploi zoologique.
The snipe is known for its elusive nature and is often found in wetlands.
La bécassine est connue pour son caractère insaisissable et se trouve souvent dans les zones humides.
Additional translations
piqueRemarque mordante ou moqueuse.
tirRare; tir effectué depuis une position cachée.
Synonyms
shorebird
sandpiper
curlew
gallinule
wading bird
snipeverb
sniped
Past Simple
sniped
Past Participle
sniping
Gerund
UK
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US
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surenchérirDans une vente aux enchères en ligne, au dernier moment.
He managed to snipe the rare vinyl record in the final seconds of the e-Bay auction.
Il a réussi à surenchérir sur le disque vinyle rare dans les dernières secondes de la vente aux enchères en ligne.
tirerMilitaire; en visant depuis une position cachée.
The soldier was trained to snipe at enemy targets from a distance.
Le soldat a été entraîné à tirer sur des cibles ennemies à distance.
Additional translations
raillerParler de manière mordante ou mesquine.
Synonyms
shoot
assail
attack
target
pick off
snipeadjective
UK
/snaɪp/
US
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Attributive use of the noun: used before another noun to denote relation to or characteristic of a snipe bird.
bécassineEmploi zoologique; se rend souvent en français par une tournure prépositionnelle (« de bécassine »).
Wetland preservation is crucial for maintaining healthy snipe populations.
La préservation des zones humides est essentielle pour maintenir des populations de bécassines en bonne santé.

Definitions

snipenoun
A wading bird of marshes and wet meadows, with brown camouflaged plumage and a long straight bill.
The snipe is known for its elusive nature and is often found in wetlands.
A shot, especially a gunshot, fired from a concealed position.
The soldier took a snipe at the enemy from his hidden vantage point.
A contemptuous or mocking remark.
She couldn't resist making a snipe about his outdated fashion sense.
snipeverb
To shoot at someone from a hidden position.
The soldier was trained to snipe at enemy targets from a distance.
To make a sly or petty verbal attack.
During the debate, the candidate continued to snipe at his opponent's policies.
To place a bid at the last possible moment in an online auction so that other bidders have no time to respond.
He managed to snipe the rare vinyl record in the final seconds of the e-Bay auction.
snipeadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a snipe (bird); used before a noun.
Wetland preservation is crucial for maintaining healthy snipe populations.
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