rifle

[ rahy-fuhl ]

/ ˈraɪ fəl /

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noun

a shoulder firearm with spiral grooves cut in the inner surface of the gun barrel to give the bullet a rotatory motion and thus a more precise trajectory.

one of the grooves.

a cannon with such grooves.

(often initial capital letter)rifles, any of certain military units or bodies equipped with rifles.

verb (used with object), ri·fled, ri·fling.

to cut spiral grooves within (a gun barrel, pipe, etc.).

to propel (a ball) at high speed, as by throwing or hitting with a bat.

Origin of rifle

1745–55; <Low German rīfeln to groove, derivative of rīve, riefe groove, flute, furrow; akin to Old English rifelede wrinkled

Words nearby rifle

riffage, riffle, riffler, riffola, riffraff, rifle, rifle bird, rifled slug, rifle green, rifle grenade, rifleman

Definition for rifle (2 of 2)

rifle²

[ rahy-fuhl ]

/ ˈraɪ fəl /

verb (used with object), ri·fled, ri·fling.

to ransack and rob (a place, receptacle, etc.).

to search and rob (a person).

to plunder or strip bare.

to steal or take away.

Origin of rifle

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English rifel, from Old French rifler “to scratch, strip, plunder”

synonym study for rifle

1. See rob.

OTHER WORDS FROM rifle

rifler, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH rifle

riffle, rifle

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for rifle

My rifle was in my shoulder in that familiar and powerful position.
I Shot Bin Laden|Elliot Ackerman|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I crossed the room with my rifle up, stood on top of the bed, and from my perch looked down at bin Laden.
I Shot Bin Laden|Elliot Ackerman|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At one point McShane stopped suddenly, and pointed to what looked like a rifle protruding from a window.
Honoring The Late John Doar, A Nearly Forgotten Hero Of The Civil Rights Era|Gary May|November 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the Korean War, they took six weeks to train them how to use a rifle and then sent them off to war.
McCain’s 13 Favorite Soldiers|Sandra McElwaine|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Acts of violence include death by hanging, rifle butt, boot heel, tank tracks and fireball.
‘Fury’: A Ludicrous WWII Movie More Violent Than ‘Inglourious Basterds’|Nico Hines|October 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Dropping his rifle, he approached his dog with outstretched arms.
The Whelps of the Wolf|George Marsh
I was lying next to you, and I will swear that you brought down eight of them with your rifle, before they charged.
Through Three Campaigns|G. A. Henty
With an effort he ceased building castles, pulled himself together, and mentally repeated Fernie's instruction on the rifle.
The Witch Doctor and other Rhodesian Studies|Frank Worthington
Lee took up his rifle and turned to the spot where she had been standing a moment ago.
Judith of Blue Lake Ranch|Jackson Gregory
I also killed one; but could with difficulty rein in my horse while I reloaded my rifle.
In the Wilds of Africa|W.H.G. Kingston

British Dictionary definitions for rifle (1 of 2)

rifle¹

/ (ˈraɪfəl) /

noun

a firearm having a long barrel with a spirally grooved interior, which imparts to the bullet spinning motion and thus greater accuracy over a longer range
(as modifier)rifle fire

(formerly) a large cannon with a rifled bore

one of the grooves in a rifled bore

(plural)

a unit of soldiers equipped with rifles
(capital when part of a name)the Rifle Brigade

verb (tr)

to cut or mould spiral grooves inside the barrel of (a gun)

to throw or hit (a ball) with great speed

Word Origin for rifle

C18: from Old French rifler to scratch; related to Low German rifeln from riefe groove, furrow

British Dictionary definitions for rifle (2 of 2)

rifle²

/ (ˈraɪfəl) /

verb (tr)

to search (a house, safe, etc) and steal from it; ransack

to steal and carry offto rifle goods from a shop

Derived forms of rifle

rifler, noun

Word Origin for rifle

C14: from Old French rifler to plunder, scratch, of Germanic origin

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单词	rifle
释义	rifle ¹ [ rahy-fuhl ] / ˈraɪ fəl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR rifle ON THESAURUS.COM noun a shoulder firearm with spiral grooves cut in the inner surface of the gun barrel to give the bullet a rotatory motion and thus a more precise trajectory. one of the grooves. a cannon with such grooves. (often initial capital letter)rifles, any of certain military units or bodies equipped with rifles. verb (used with object), ri·fled, ri·fling. to cut spiral grooves within (a gun barrel, pipe, etc.). to propel (a ball) at high speed, as by throwing or hitting with a bat. Origin of rifle ¹ 1745–55; <Low German rīfeln to groove, derivative of rīve, riefe groove, flute, furrow; akin to Old English rifelede wrinkled Words nearby rifle riffage, riffle, riffler, riffola, riffraff, rifle, rifle bird, rifled slug, rifle green, rifle grenade, rifleman Definition for rifle (2 of 2) rifle² [ rahy-fuhl ] / ˈraɪ fəl / verb (used with object), ri·fled, ri·fling. to ransack and rob (a place, receptacle, etc.). to search and rob (a person). to plunder or strip bare. to steal or take away. Origin of rifle ² First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English rifel, from Old French rifler “to scratch, strip, plunder” synonym study for rifle 1. See rob. OTHER WORDS FROM rifle rifler, noun WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH rifle riffle, rifle Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for rifle My rifle was in my shoulder in that familiar and powerful position. I Shot Bin Laden\|Elliot Ackerman\|November 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I crossed the room with my rifle up, stood on top of the bed, and from my perch looked down at bin Laden. I Shot Bin Laden\|Elliot Ackerman\|November 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST At one point McShane stopped suddenly, and pointed to what looked like a rifle protruding from a window. Honoring The Late John Doar, A Nearly Forgotten Hero Of The Civil Rights Era\|Gary May\|November 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In the Korean War, they took six weeks to train them how to use a rifle and then sent them off to war. McCain’s 13 Favorite Soldiers\|Sandra McElwaine\|November 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Acts of violence include death by hanging, rifle butt, boot heel, tank tracks and fireball. ‘Fury’: A Ludicrous WWII Movie More Violent Than ‘Inglourious Basterds’\|Nico Hines\|October 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Dropping his rifle, he approached his dog with outstretched arms. The Whelps of the Wolf\|George Marsh I was lying next to you, and I will swear that you brought down eight of them with your rifle, before they charged. Through Three Campaigns\|G. A. Henty With an effort he ceased building castles, pulled himself together, and mentally repeated Fernie's instruction on the rifle. The Witch Doctor and other Rhodesian Studies\|Frank Worthington Lee took up his rifle and turned to the spot where she had been standing a moment ago. Judith of Blue Lake Ranch\|Jackson Gregory I also killed one; but could with difficulty rein in my horse while I reloaded my rifle. In the Wilds of Africa\|W.H.G. Kingston British Dictionary definitions for rifle (1 of 2) rifle¹ / (ˈraɪfəl) / noun a firearm having a long barrel with a spirally grooved interior, which imparts to the bullet spinning motion and thus greater accuracy over a longer range (as modifier)rifle fire (formerly) a large cannon with a rifled bore one of the grooves in a rifled bore (plural) a unit of soldiers equipped with rifles (capital when part of a name)the Rifle Brigade verb (tr) to cut or mould spiral grooves inside the barrel of (a gun) to throw or hit (a ball) with great speed Word Origin for rifle C18: from Old French rifler to scratch; related to Low German rifeln from riefe groove, furrow British Dictionary definitions for rifle (2 of 2) rifle² / (ˈraɪfəl) / verb (tr) to search (a house, safe, etc) and steal from it; ransack to steal and carry offto rifle goods from a shop Derived forms of rifle rifler, noun Word Origin for rifle C14: from Old French rifler to plunder, scratch, of Germanic origin Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to rifle rip, rummage, trash, burglarize, pillage, rob, gut, sack, despoil, plunder, take, strip, loot, waste, grab, burgle, go through, rip off, tip over
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rifle

noun

verb (used with object), ri·fled, ri·fling.

Origin of rifle

Words nearby rifle

Definition for rifle (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), ri·fled, ri·fling.

Origin of rifle

synonym study for rifle

OTHER WORDS FROM rifle

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH rifle

Example sentences from the Web for rifle

British Dictionary definitions for rifle (1 of 2)

noun

verb (tr)

Word Origin for rifle

British Dictionary definitions for rifle (2 of 2)

verb (tr)

Derived forms of rifle

Word Origin for rifle

Words related to rifle