Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Snipes.
How to pronounce snipes:
UK
Snipes - as a noun
Old or new world straight-billed game bird of the sandpiper family; of marshy areas; similar to the woodcocks
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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A gunshot from a concealed location
Snipes - as a verb
Hunt or shoot snipe
Attack in speech or writing
Example: "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new house speaker"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assail6attack12lash outround6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criticise13criticize22knock15pick apartHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He always snipes at his coworkers during meetings."
"The player snipes his opponents with incredible accuracy."
"The sniper calmly snipes enemy soldiers from a concealed position."
"The journalist snipes at corrupt politicians in her articles."
"The comedian snipes at society's ridiculous norms in her stand-up routine."
Word Game Points
Is SNIPES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, snipes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SNIPES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is SNIPES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, snipes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSNIPES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SNIPES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, snipes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSNIPES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
