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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

  • (..) is what makes this such an effective interrogation technique. Carb . Military designator: M. Nothing more than a chopped-down version of the M assault rifle. By taking the proper precautions, this weapon can be considered water-resistant. Many techniques have been developed (..)
    1997 G.I. Jane