Meaning of the word rifle in English

What does rifle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

rifle

US /ˈraɪ.fəl/

UK /ˈraɪ.fəl/

a gun, especially a firearm, having a rifled bore, and designed to be fired from the shoulder

Example:

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He aimed his rifle at the target.

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The hunter carried a powerful rifle.

Synonym:

firearm gun musket carbine

to search through something in a hurried way in order to find or steal something

Example:

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The burglars began to rifle through the drawers.

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He would often rifle through his pockets for loose change.

Synonym:

ransack pillage plunder rummage loot