Meaning
A long gun that you hold against your shoulder to shoot far and straight.
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Word origin
From French rifler, to scratch or cut grooves; the gun is named for the spiral grooves inside its barrel that make bullets fly straight.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- rifler
Grammar
Examples
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A "rifle" is a long gun; a small gun held in one hand is a pistol.
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Rifles are the standard weapon of most soldiers.
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A "rifle shot" means one firing of a rifle.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 27, lesson 1: rifle, attract, routine and 7 more words.