noun1. the shooting of a rifle
French formations were already exchanging rifle shots with their Prussian opponents.
2. a person who shoots a rifle, esp with regard to his or her ability
He was regarded as one of the best rifle shots in the county.
3. the range of a rifle
At one time the tomb of Vivian was also reputed to be no more than a rifle shot away.
My only hope of getting within rifle shot was to reach the knoll first and to liein ambush.