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Definition of jacksnipe : 1. A small American sandpiper ( Tringa maculata); - called also pectoral sandpiper, and grass snipe.
2. A small European snipe ( Limnocryptes gallinula); - called also judcock, jedcock, juddock, jed, and half snipe.

Synonyms:

half snipe, Calidris Melanotos, pectoral sandpiper, Limnocryptes minima

Usage examples:

• The rail is rarely seen; but the jacksnipe is very plentiful in the late fall and up to mid- winter, when the great majority of them depart for warmer marshes. - "Memoirs of Orange Jacobs", Orange Jacobs.
• Then there were the jacksnipe. - "Out of Doors--California and Oregon", J. A. Graves.
• Besides the 118 ducks there were 50 jacksnipe and 68 fine large wild pigeons. - "Out of Doors--California and Oregon", J. A. Graves.