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rifle

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ʁiflɨ/ri·fle

Definition

1

A portable firearm with a long, rifled barrel, designed for accurate shooting at long ranges.

Usage examples

“The hunter cleaned his rifle after the expedition.”
“The soldier was issued a new assault rifle.”

Synonyms

Common combinations

hunting riflesniper riflerifle scoperifle barrel