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rifle

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/ˈraɪfəl/ · ri-fle

A long gun designed for precise shooting, often with a rifled bore.

Meanings

nounformal

A long gun designed for precise shooting, often with a rifled bore.

ایک طویل بندوق جو درست نشانہ بازی کے لیے ڈیزائن کی گئی ہے، اکثر اس کی نالی میں باریک گھمایاں ہوتی ہیں۔

رائفل

rifle

Synonyms

firearmgunweaponبندوقہتھیاراسلحہ

Antonyms

peaceharmonycalmامنہم آہنگیخاموشی

Common Collocations

  • high-powered rifle
  • military rifle
  • sniper rifle

Example Sentences

He took a long shot with his rifle.

اس نے اپنی رائفل سے لمبی نشانہ بازی کی۔

Us ne apni rifle se lambi nishana baazi ki.

The sniper's rifle was equipped with a telescopic sight.

ناقد کی رائفل میں دوربین نظر تھی۔

Naqid ki rifle mein dorbeen nazar thi.

In the military, soldiers are trained to handle their rifles with care.

فوج میں، فوجی اپنی رائفلز کو احتیاط سے چلانے کی تربیت حاصل کرتے ہیں۔

Fauj mein, fauji apni rifles ko ehtiyaat se chalane ki tadris hasil karte hain.

Easily Confused With

pistol:A pistol is a smaller firearm designed for one-handed use, while a rifle is a larger firearm designed for two-handed use and greater accuracy.

Word Family

rifling
nounرائفلنگ
rifleman
nounرائفل مین
rifled
adjectiveنالی دار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'rifle' as a 'gun that fires accurately'.

Imagine a soldier aiming carefully with a long, precise firearm.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "rifle" — to make a groove

First known use: 16th century

The term evolved from the French word describing the rifling in a barrel, indicating a firearm's design for improved accuracy.