Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A long-barreled firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, featuring a patterned barrel to increase accuracy.
Rifle
/ˈraɪfəl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Victor returns with an armful of rifles.
I spin around, aim, and fire my rifle.
I said, preparing my rifle.
Etymology:
Originates from the late 16th century, from the French rifler, meaning to scrape or groove, which refers to the method of adding grooves to the barrel of a firearm.
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