Heckenschütze

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German

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Etymology

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From Hecke (hedge) +‎ -n- +‎ Schütze (shooter).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛkənˌʃʏt͡sə/
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Noun

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Heckenschütze m (weak, genitive Heckenschützen, plural Heckenschützen, feminine Heckenschützin)

  1. guerilla fighter or criminal who shoots from a concealed position; sniper (in this sense)
    Das Umland von Washington wurde 2002 von zwei Heckenschützen terrorisiert.
    The environs of Washington were terrorized by two snipers in 2002.
  2. (loosely, derogatory) Synonym of Scharfschütze (military sniper)

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