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RIFLE

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Rifle.

How to pronounce rifle:

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Rifle - as a noun

A shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

Example: "He lifted the rifle to his shoulder and fired"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
firearm12piece9small-arm
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rifle - as a verb

Steal goods; take as spoils

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
despoil10foray11loot4pillage10plunder10ransack13reave8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way

Example: "Who rifled through my desk drawers?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go3

Example Sentences

"He aimed his rifle at the target and pulled the trigger."
"The soldier carried a loaded rifle on his shoulder."
"Hunting with a rifle requires precision and accuracy."
"She cleaned her rifle after a long day at the shooting range."
"The hunter scoped the area with his rifle before taking a shot."
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Word Game Points

Is RIFLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rifle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RIFLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is RIFLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rifle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RIFLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is RIFLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rifle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RIFLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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