Synonyms for
Rifles
Definition
Rifles are a type of gun that has a long barrel and is fired from the shoulder.
Synonyms & similar words
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Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- bolt-action rifle
- lever-action rifle
- semi-automatic rifle
- sniper rifle
- hunting rifle
- assault rifle
- fire a rifle
- load a rifle
Word family
Usage note
As a verb, 'to rifle' means to search through something hastily and without care, often with the intent to steal. This is distinct from its use as a noun referring to a type of firearm.
Example sentences
- My grandfather gave me his old rifle.
- The soldier aimed his rifle at the target.
- The hunter carried his rifle through the woods.
- The police officer had his rifle at the ready.
- The team of snipers each had a powerful rifle.
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 deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle." - General John J. Pershing