Definition of "sniper rifle" [sniper rifle]

• A long-range rifle, usually equipped with a telescopic sight and often a night-vision device. (noun)

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• "Memphis is displaying a target he has just tested the rifle on, the new FN PSR model, which is to be included in upcoming FBI sniper rifle trials, the winner of which stands to gain not only the agency contract but commercial advantages throughout the world."
• "Then suddenly on one of them the muzzle of a Barrett sniper rifle flashed—"
• "Charges have been raised that Memphis, whose stewardship of the famous ‘Peacenik Sniper’ investigation has been called into question, inappropriately attended gun firm functions as the federal investigative agency prepares to decide on a multimillion-dollar sniper rifle contract."