2. To shoot at detached men of an enemy's forces at long
range, esp. when not in action; -- often with at.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]
{snipe at}, to aim petty or snide criticisms at (a person) in his absence. [PJC]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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