Synonyms for
Rifle
Definition
a gun with a long barrel that is used for shooting at long distances
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- bolt-action rifle
- assault rifle
- hunting rifle
- sniper rifle
- carry a rifle
- load a rifle
- aim a rifle
- fire a rifle
Word family
Usage note
As a verb, 'rifle' means to search thoroughly and steal from. As a noun, it refers to a specific type of long gun with a rifled barrel. Be mindful of the context to avoid confusion.
Example sentences
- My dad goes hunting with his rifle.
- The soldier carried a rifle on his shoulder.
- The police officer had to use his rifle to stop the criminal.
- The Olympic athlete had a rifle in his hand during the biathlon event.
- The hunter aimed his rifle at the deer in the forest.
Quotes
Aim small, miss small. - From the movie 'The Patriot'
The rifle itself has no moral stature, since it has no will of its own. Naturally, it may be used by evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men than evil, and while the latter cannot be persuaded to the path of righteousness by propaganda, they can certainly be corrected by good men with rifles. - Jeff Cooper
The rifle is a weapon. Let there be no mistake about that. It is a tool of power, and thus dependent completely upon the moral stature of its user. - Jeff Cooper