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rifle

Definition

  • noun: a gun that has a long barrel and that is held against your shoulder when you shoot it
  • verb: to ransack especially with the intent to steal
  • verb: to search through something quickly and carelessly often in order to take or steal something
  • synonyms: strip, rob, pillage

Examples

  • The shortstop 'rifled' a throw to second base for the out.

  • Someone 'rifled' his wallet and took his money.

  • The forward 'rifled' the ball toward the goal.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Where have you been? Hi. My father died. There was a funeral. They shot off... ...rifles and they made speeches. Two of my teachers showed up. And Flash showed up. Everyone was there but you. Can't do this. Can't do this. I'm sorry. I can't... (..)
    2012 The Amazing Spider-Man