snipes Definition

snipe
noun snipe, snipes

1. Any of various wading birds with a long straight bill, relatively short legs and mottled and barred dark brown plumage.
2. A sniping shot, ie a shot at someone from a hidden position.
3. A quick verbal attack or criticism.

verb, intr sniped, sniping

1. To shoot snipe for sport.
2a. To shoot at them from a hidden position;

Form: snipe at someone (often)
2b. To criticize them bad-temperedly.

Form: snipe at someone (often)

Derivative: sniper
noun

Someone who shoots from a concealed position.

Derivative: sniping
noun

Etymology: 14c: from Norse snipa.