rifle
Translation
rifle
Examples
The soldier carried a rifle.
The soldier carried a rifle.
He won a hunting rifle in the lottery.
He won a hunting rifle in the lottery.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) + ((rifle)) He cleaned his rifle.
((adjective)) + ((rifle)) It was a high-powered rifle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: firearm, gun, carbine
Etymology
From the verb 'rifle,' meaning to cut spiral grooves in a gun barrel. These grooves, called 'rifling', make the bullet spin for accuracy.
Memory Tips
The word 'rifle' itself refers to the 'rifling' (grooves) inside the barrel. Think of a 'rippled' or grooved barrel.