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Definition of rifling - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
searchsearching through something quickly
- He was rifling through the papers on his desk.
2.
groovedTECH. having spiral grooves like a gun barrelTECH.
- The rifling pattern improved the bullet's accuracy.
Noun
1.
firearmsTECH. spiral grooves cut inside a gun barrelTECH.
- The rifling improves the bullet's accuracy by imparting a spin..
2.
gameRare US act of letting cards cascade downRare US
- He showed off his rifling skills with the deck.
Images of rifling
spiral grooves cut inside a gun barrel
Origin of rifling
Old French, rifler (to scratch, plunder)
Terms with rifling included in their meaning
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firearms
having a smooth interior barrel without rifling
Examples of rifling in a sentence
They were rifling the drawers for the missing document. The rifling design was crucial for the weapon's performance. Experts examined the rifling marks on the recovered bullets. The rifling in the barrel was expertly crafted. Rifling is crucial for the firearm's performance. The magician's rifling was mesmerizing to watch.
His rifling technique impressed the audience at the card show.
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- French:fouillant, rayures, ...
- German:durchwühlend, Züge, ...
- Italian:rovistando, rigatura, ...
- Spanish:hurgando, estría, ...
- Portuguese:vasculhando, estriamento, ...
- Chinese:快速翻找的, 膛线, ...
- Japanese:漁っている, ライフリング, ...
- Arabic:مُفَتِّش, تخديد, ...
- Hebrew:מְחַטֵּט, קִילוּעַ, ...
- Russian:рыщущий, нарезка, ...
- Ukrainian:швидко шукаючий, нарізка, ...
- Hindi:खोजबीन करता हुआ, राइफलिंग, ...
Definition of rifle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
weaponfirearm with a long barrel and rifled bore
- He aimed the rifle at the target.
2.
firearmsTECH. groove in a rifled boreTECH.
- The rifle's grooves improved accuracy.
Verb
1.
- He rifled through the drawer looking for money.
2.
projectile motionintr. move swiftly in a straight lineintr.
- The football rifled through the air to the receiver.
3.
firearm modificationtr. TECH. add spiral grooves to a gun barreltr. TECH.
- The gunsmith rifled the barrel for better accuracy.
Images of rifle
firearm with a long barrel and rifled bore 
groove in a rifled bore
Expressions with rifle
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search quickly and carelessly
She rifled through her bag to find her keys.
designated area for practicing shooting rifles
We spent the afternoon at the rifle range.
sound made by a rifle when fired
We heard a rifle shot in the distance.
firearm made for accurate shooting at long distances
The sniper rifle can hit targets from far away.
gun that uses compressed air to fire pellets
He practiced his aim with an air rifle in the backyard..
close enough to be hit by a rifle shot
The deer was within rifle range of the hunters.
at a distance close enough for a rifle to reach
The deer stood within rifle shot of the hunter.
long gun designed for shooting wild animals for food or sport
He cleaned his hunting rifle after returning from the forest.
shots from rifles heard or used during fighting or practice
The soldiers advanced carefully under heavy rifle fire.
sport or activity of firing long guns at targets or animals
She practices rifle shooting every weekend at the local range.
military rifle that is lightweight, rapid-fire, and has select-fire capability
The soldier carried an assault rifle into battle.
firearm that reloads itself and fires automatically while trigger is held
The soldier carried an automatic rifle into battle.
high-accuracy firearm designed for precise shooting
The sniper used a precision rifle for the long-range target.
dark green color like British Army uniforms
The jacket was a classic rifle green.
military rifle used by infantry, often firing full power rounds
The soldier carried a battle rifle into the field.
large army unit made mostly of soldiers trained with rifles
The rifle division advanced across the river at dawn.
high-velocity rifle for big game hunting
He loaded his express rifle before the safari began..
semiautomatic .30 calibre rifle used in WWII
The soldier carried an M-1 rifle during the battle.
grenade shot from a rifle using its muzzle or an attachment
The soldier fired a rifle grenade at the target.
Origin of rifle
French, rifler (to scratch or groove)
Examples of rifle in a sentence
She inherited an antique rifle from her grandfather. The hunter cleaned the rifle's bore carefully. A well-maintained rifle can last for decades. The thief rifled through the papers for the contract. She rifled through her bag to find the keys. The bullet rifled through the narrow corridor.
She watched the arrow rifle towards the target. They decided to rifle the old musket for improved performance. He learned how to rifle a barrel in his apprenticeship.
View all translations of rifle
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- French:fusil, farfouiller, ...
- German:Gewehr, durchwühlen, ...
- Italian:fucile, frugare, ...
- Spanish:rifle, registrar, ...
- Portuguese:rifle, revistar, ...
- Chinese:步枪, 翻找, ...
- Japanese:ライフル, 漁る, ...
- Arabic:بُنْدُقِيَّة, فَتَّشَ, ...
- Hebrew:רוֹבֶה, לְפַשְׁפֵּשׁ בְּ, ...
- Russian:винтовка, рыскать, ...
- Ukrainian:гвинтівка, риїтися, ...
- Hindi:राइफल, जल्दी से खोजना, ...
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