Definition of Rifle
Rifle
Ri·fle
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(noun)
A firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, typically with a rifled barrel.
e.g. The hunter carefully aimed his rifle at the deer in the distance.
(noun)
a shoulder firearm with a long rifled bore to improve range and accuracy;
e.g. The Pentagon wanted a small, lightweight service rifle to replace the larger standard-issue.
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