Definition
a rifle: a gun with a long barrel fired from the shoulder (for example, an AK47)
Pronunciation examples
UK: I pointed my rifle at the burglar and he ran away.
US: Warbuckle owns 25 hunting rifles.
- "PS: Don't forget to bring a pair of swimming trunks and a rifle."
- "Although I don't own a rifle, I'm pretty sure they're not allowed on commercial flights."
- "I got plenty of rifles if you need one..."
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