How Do You Spell RIFLE?

1. A rifle is a long-barreled firearm designed for accurate and far-reaching projectile shooting, typically with a spiral grooved barrel known as rifling. This grooving imparts a stabilizing spin on the bullet, improving its accuracy over long distances. Rifles are distinguished from other firearms by their shoulder stock, which provides additional stability and allows the shooter to aim more precisely.

   The operation of a rifle involves loading a single bullet into the breech (rear) end of the barrel, usually by manually sliding a bolt or lever into a closed position. This action both chambers a fresh round and seals the breech, preventing gas escape upon firing. As the trigger is pulled, the firing mechanism initiates a controlled explosion in the rifle's chamber, propelling the bullet through the barrel and towards the target. Rifles typically have a longer effective range compared to handguns or shotguns, making them suitable for various activities such as hunting, target shooting, and military applications.

   Rifles come in various calibers, which refer to the bullet diameter and overall size of the ammunition used. They can be semi-automatic or bolt-action, with the latter requiring manual cycling between shots. Modern rifles often incorporate additional features like adjustable sights, accessory rails for attaching optical scopes or other equipment, ergonomic stocks, and extended magazines. The design and capabilities of rifles have evolved significantly since their inception, making them indispensable tools for recreational, sporting, and professional endeavors.

2. • To ransack; to sweep all away; to pillage; to plunder.

   • A musket or hand-gun, the inside of the barrel of which is grooved or formed with spiral channels in order to make the bullet revolve.

   • To channel or groove.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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The word "rifle" originated from the Middle French term "rifler", which meant "to scratch" or "to scrape". This verb gave rise to the noun form "rifler", meaning "to scratch", specifically referring to the act of scratching a design onto metal. Over time, this term evolved to describe the firearm that was characterized by having "rifling" – a series of spiral grooves inside the barrel to improve accuracy. The word "rifle" entered the English language in the late 17th century, initially as a verb and later as a noun to refer to these newly developed firearms.

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Plural form of RIFLE is RIFLES

Conjugate verb Rifle

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