How do you pronounce rifle?

rifle is pronounced as /ˈraɪfəl/.

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rifle

🔫rifle

noun

/ˈraɪfəl/

rife rift

Meaning

a type of long-barreled gun designed for accurate shooting

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

Example Sentences

The hunter carried a rifle to catch game.

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

Synonyms

gun, firearm, musket, carbine

Entry 1

gun, firearm, musket, carbine

Entry 2

firearm, gun, carbine, musket

Antonyms

knife, bow

Collocations

hunting rifle, sniper rifle, rifle shot, assault rifle, rifle range

Entry 1

hunting rifle, sniper rifle, rifle shot

Entry 2

assault rifle, hunting rifle, rifle range, sniper rifle

More Example Sentences

There was a misunderstanding among all the members of the family on a trifle thing.

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