[f. SNIPE v.] That snipes, or shoots from cover. Sniping fire, individual and irregular shooting from a concealed position.
1821. V. Blacker, Mahratta War, II. i. 179. But even this advantage was greatly reduced, by their being exposed to a sniping fire from neighbouring walls.
1899. Daily News, 24 Oct., 5/5. I was fortunately able to help him out of range of this sniping fire.
