Rifle

Meaning

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

a type of long-barreled gun designed for accurate shooting

Example Sentences

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

The hunter carried a rifle to catch game.

Synonyms

firearm, gun, carbine, musket

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firearm, gun, carbine, musket

Entry 2

gun, firearm, musket, carbine

Antonyms

knife, bow

Collocations

assault rifle, hunting rifle, rifle range, sniper rifle, rifle shot

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assault rifle, hunting rifle, rifle range, sniper rifle

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hunting rifle, sniper rifle, rifle shot