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Rifle
01
a long gun suitable for shooting a target over long distances, which is held along shoulder while aiming the target
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
rifles
What is a "rifle"?
A rifle is a type of gun designed for shooting bullets at a long distance. It has a long barrel with spiral grooves inside, called rifling, which makes the bullet spin as it travels, improving accuracy. Rifles are used for different purposes, like hunting, target shooting, and by the military or police. They come in different sizes and types depending on their use.
Examples
He adjusted the scope on his rifle before taking aim at the distant target.
to rifle
01
to steal items, especially by breaking into or looting a place
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
rifle
3rd person singular
rifles
Present participle
rifling
Past simple
rifled
Past participle
rifled
Examples
Thieves rifled the store during the blackout.
02
to search hurriedly or without permission, often by rummaging through someone else's possessions
Examples
Reporters rifled the archives for old photos.
