Synonyms for

Snipes

Verb / snaɪps / Another word for snipes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'snipes' is a plural noun that refers to small wading birds with long bills and long legs.

Synonyms & similar words

snip snipoff lop dress sharpshoot trim lashout assault crop round nipoff clip snipe nip prune cutback attack assail sandpipers plovers curlews stilts avocets godwits terns herons egrets cranes rails ibises flamingos storks pelicans ducks geese swans gulls cormorants

Example sentences

  1. I spotted a snipe hiding in the reeds.
  2. The snipes flew off in a hurry.
  3. We saw a group of snipes searching for food in the mud.
  4. The snipes have long bills for probing into the ground.
  5. Look, there's a snipe standing on one leg!

Quotes

  • You have to keep an eye out for snipes! - Unknown
  • Snipes are masters of camouflage. - Jane Goodall
  • The snipe and the woodcock, so common in English covers, are unknown in America. - John James Audubon

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