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rifle

/ˈɹaɪfəl/
Meanings
  • noun

    A long-barreled firearm designed to be held and fired from the shoulder, often with a rifled bore.

    - "He took out his rifle and went hunting in the forest."
    - "The soldier fired his rifle during the battle."
  • verb

    To search through something systematically and thoroughly.

    - "Let's rifle through the old attic for hidden treasures."
    - "The detective rifled through the suspect's belongings."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɹaɪfəl/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with rifle
life , wife , strife , knife , thief , chief , grief
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. rifle (fr) : a long-barreled firearm

  2. rifle (en) : to search through something systematically

  3. riffler () : a person who shuffles cards

Variants
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rifle , rifled , rifler , riflers , rifles , rifling , rifle through , air rifle , air rifles , assault rifle , assault rifles , Browning automatic rifle , Browning automatic rifles , Enfield rifle , Garand rifle , Garand rifles
Forms
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rifles, rifled

Etymology
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Originally derived from the Old French word 'rifler,' meaning 'to shake, toss, or sift.' The modern English term 'rifle' comes from the Middle English word 'rifelen,' meaning 'to shake or agitate.'

Trivia
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  1. The first rifled musket was produced in 1816.

  2. The term 'rifle' comes from the Old French word 'rifler,' meaning 'to shake, toss, or sift.'

  3. The longest recorded shot with a rifle was 7,552.6 yards (7,014 meters) by Corporal Bruce Ismay in South Africa in 1895.

  4. The rifle is the primary weapon used in the Olympic shooting events.

  5. The term 'rifle' is also used to describe the act of searching through something systematically and thoroughly.

Related Concepts
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  1. rifling: The process of making the interior surface of a gun barrel spiral, which causes the bullet to rotate as it is fired, increasing accuracy and stability.

  2. rifle scope: An optical device that is attached to the barrel of a rifle, allowing the shooter to see a magnified image of the target through a lens.

Culture
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The rifle has held significant cultural, historical, and symbolic significance throughout history. It has been used in various forms of art, literature, music, and other forms of expression. In literature, the rifle is often used as a symbol of power, strength, and determination. In art, rifles have been depicted in paintings and sculptures as symbols of military might and hunting prowess. In music, the rifle has been referenced in songs about war, hunting, and freedom. In historical contexts, the rifle has played a crucial role in various conflicts and wars, such as the American Revolution and the Civil War.

How to Memorize "rifle"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a long, barrel-shaped object with a trigger and stock. Visualize the intricate details of the rifle, such as the sights and the rifling inside the barrel.
    - Visualize the rifle being held and fired, the sound of the gunshot, and the recoil.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'rifle' with hunting, military power, or precision. Create associations with the smell of gunpowder, the sound of a gunshot, or the feeling of holding a rifle.
    - Associate the word 'rifle' with words like 'hunt,' 'military,' 'accuracy,' and 'power'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each definition: 'R' is for 'Rifled barrel,' 'F' is for 'Firearm,' 'I' is for 'Investigate,' and 'F' is for 'Forcefully move.'

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