sniper

/ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position.

2

A sniper rifle.

3

Any attacker using a non-contact weapon against a specific target from a concealed position.

4

One who shoots from a concealed position.

5

One who criticizes; a person who frequently snipes at others.

6

A hunter of snipe (the bird).

7

A player who specializes in scoring goals.

8

A person or automated process set up by a person who or which attempts to win an online auction by placing a bid only seconds before the auction ends, leaving no time for other bidders to respond

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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