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rifle - Meaning in Konkani

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IPA: raɪfəlKonkani: राइफल

rifle - Meaning in Konkani

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rifle Word Forms & Inflections

rifles (noun plural)
rifled (verb past tense)
rifling (verb present participle)
rifles (verb present tense)

Definitions and Meaning of rifle in English

rifle noun

  1. a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

    Example

    • "he lifted the rifle to his shoulder and fired"

rifle verb

  1. go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way

    Synonyms

    go, go

    Example

    • "Who rifled through my desk drawers?"
  2. steal goods; take as spoils

    Synonyms

    despoil, foray, loot, pillage, plunder, ransack, reave, reave, strip

    Example

    • "During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners"

Synonyms of rifle

Description

A rifle is a long-barreled firearm designed for accurate shooting and higher stopping power, with a barrel that has a helical pattern of grooves (rifling) cut into the bore wall. In keeping with their focus on accuracy, rifles are typically designed to be held with both hands and braced firmly against the shooter's shoulder via a buttstock for stability during shooting. Rifles are used extensively in warfare, law enforcement, hunting and target shooting sports.

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What is rifle meaning in Konkani?

The word or phrase rifle refers to a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore, or go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way, or steal goods; take as spoils. See rifle meaning in Konkani, rifle definition, translation and meaning of rifle in Konkani. Find rifle similar words, rifle synonyms. Learn and practice the pronunciation of rifle. Find the answer of what is the meaning of rifle in Konkani.

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