Definitions

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  • adjective Serving to prevent the shots of snipers.

Etymologies

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counter- +‎ sniper

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Examples

  • James rifles were used for counterbattery fire and, of all things, for countersniper fire.

    The James Rifle 2009

  • James rifles were used for counterbattery fire and, of all things, for countersniper fire.

    The James Rifle 2009

  • Since 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion was a Special Forces–rated unit, it got all the cool jobs, and he was the go-to guy on patrol security, Agency snatch-and-grabs and various countersniper and IED problems.

    Dead Zero Stephen Hunter 2010

  • Since 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion was a Special Forces–rated unit, it got all the cool jobs, and he was the go-to guy on patrol security, Agency snatch-and-grabs and various countersniper and IED problems.

    Dead Zero Stephen Hunter 2010

  • Two uniformed Secret Service countersniper teams were poised on either side of the upper deck of the stadium.

    The Kennedy Detail Gerald Blaine 2010

  • Mr. Kelly broke his back in three places when falling through a roof while on a countersniper mission in Baghdad at the age of 22.

    Helping Soldiers Cope With Trauma 2010

  • When they strike, it is sudden and time is on their side regardless of counterassault teams or countersniper teams.

    The Kennedy Detail Gerald Blaine 2010

  • But by many accounts, enemies tend to see countersniper gear as an infuriating and destabilizing turn of events.

    Where’s the Sniper? 2009

  • Getting smart means deploying countersniper technology.

    Where’s the Sniper? 2009

  • Some sharpshooters have been able to get around countersniper systems that detect muzzle flashes with infrared sensors by taping heavy cloth bags over their barrels.

    Where’s the Sniper? 2009

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