Rifleman
noun
A person who uses or has skills in using a rifle (a kind of long gun).
The skilled rifleman hit the target from a distance of 300 meters.

Often appears as...
- professional rifleman
- skilled rifleman
noun
A soldier in the infantry of an army who uses a rifle.
As a rifleman in the army, he was responsible for sharp shooting skills.

Often appears as...
- army rifleman
- trained rifleman
Usage tips
Military
noun
A person who uses or has skills in using a rifle (a kind of long gun).
The skilled rifleman hit the target from a distance of 300 meters.

Often appears as...
- professional rifleman
- skilled rifleman
noun
A soldier in the infantry of an army who uses a rifle.
As a rifleman in the army, he was responsible for sharp shooting skills.

Often appears as...
- army rifleman
- trained rifleman
Usage tips
Military
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Skill Emphasis
Understand 'rifleman' highlights proficiency with rifles, suggesting notable shooting skills.

To become a renowned rifleman, he practiced every day.
Not Military Specific
'Rifleman' can refer to any rifle user, not only to soldiers or in combat scenarios.

The hunter became an adept rifleman over years of tracking game.
Collocation Variation
Adjectives like 'professional' or 'skilled' modify 'rifleman' to indicate level of expertise.

A novice rifleman attended the shooting range to improve his accuracy.
Skill Emphasis
Understand 'rifleman' highlights proficiency with rifles, suggesting notable shooting skills.

To become a renowned rifleman, he practiced every day.
Not Military Specific
'Rifleman' can refer to any rifle user, not only to soldiers or in combat scenarios.

The hunter became an adept rifleman over years of tracking game.
Collocation Variation
Adjectives like 'professional' or 'skilled' modify 'rifleman' to indicate level of expertise.

A novice rifleman attended the shooting range to improve his accuracy.
Skill Emphasis
Understand 'rifleman' highlights proficiency with rifles, suggesting notable shooting skills.

To become a renowned rifleman, he practiced every day.
Not Military Specific
'Rifleman' can refer to any rifle user, not only to soldiers or in combat scenarios.

The hunter became an adept rifleman over years of tracking game.
Collocation Variation
Adjectives like 'professional' or 'skilled' modify 'rifleman' to indicate level of expertise.

A novice rifleman attended the shooting range to improve his accuracy.
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