rifles
word · lemma: rifle
/ˈɹaɪfəɫz/
RY-fuhlz
/ɹˈaɪfəlz/
RY-fuhlz
Definition
Rifles are long guns that are usually fired from the shoulder and have a grooved barrel for shooting bullets accurately. The word is often used to refer to more than one of these weapons.
Usage & Nuances
"Rifles" is the plural of "rifle" and refers specifically to firearms with rifled barrels, not shotguns or handguns. Common collocations: "hunting rifles", "assault rifles". Usually formal or neutral; talking about weapons.
Spanish: riflesPortuguese (BR): riflesPortuguese (PT): espingardasChinese (Simplified): 步枪Chinese (Traditional): 步槍Hindi: राइफलेंArabic: بنادقBengali: রাইফেলসমূহ - রাইফেলগুলোRussian: винтовкиJapanese: ライフル銃Vietnamese: súng trườngKorean: 소총Turkish: tüfeklerUrdu: رائفلیںIndonesian: senapan
Example Sentences
Soldiers carry rifles for protection.
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The museum has old rifles on display.
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He collects antique rifles as a hobby.
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Some hunters prefer using rifles instead of bows.
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The police found two rifles hidden in the bag.
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When the alarm sounded, the guards quickly grabbed their rifles.
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