snipers
n. plural-onlyn. highly skilled shooters who hide and hit targets from a long distance. They usually work alone or in small teams and use special rifles.
n. specialized marksmen who operate from concealed positions to engage targets at ranges exceeding those of standard infantry. Often used in military or law enforcement contexts to describe personnel trained in precision shooting and stealth.
The snipers hid on the roof to watch the street.
During the training exercise, the snipers remained undetected in the tall grass for several hours before taking their shots.
Modern military doctrine often utilizes snipers not just for elimination of high-value targets, but as vital reconnaissance assets capable of providing real-time intelligence from behind enemy lines.
The plural form of 'sniper'; takes plural verb agreement.