Rifle

usgb/ˈraɪfl/
noun

A long gun with a grooved barrel to make the bullet spin for accuracy.

He aimed the rifle and fired at the target.
Visual representation of "rifle" - A long gun with a grooved barrel to make the bullet spin for accuracy
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Weapon Precision

Rifles have a spiraled barrel improving shooting accuracy, mainly used for longer-range targets.

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The hunter chose his rifle for a precise shot.
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Military Context

Rifles are common in military vocabulary and discussion about warfare or hunting.

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Soldiers cleaned their rifles before the operation.
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Cultural Symbolism

In some cultures, rifles symbolize rebellion or revolution; understand the context when it's used metaphorically.

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The rifle became an icon of the resistance.
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