English · Word Candidate

rifle

/ˈɹaɪfəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: rifles · rifling · rifled

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A firearm fired from the shoulder; improved range and accuracy is provided by a long, rifled barrel.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

loại súng được bắn từ vai, tăng tầm bắn và độ chính xác

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Noun

Examples

Still, a dozen men with rifles, and cartridges to match, stayed behind when they filed through a white aldea lying silent amid the cane, and the Sin Verguenza swung into slightly quicker stride.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A rifleman.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người bắn súng trường

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NounRegister: dated

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To quickly search through many items (such as papers, the contents of a drawer, a pile of clothing).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tìm kiếm nhanh qua nhiều vật phẩm

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Verb

Examples

Near-synonym: riffle

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To commit robbery or theft.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đánh cắp hoặc trộm cắp

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Verb

Examples

Thither repair at accustomed times their harlots […] not with empty hands, for they be as skilful in picking, rifling, and filching as the upright men.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “rifle” mean?

A firearm fired from the shoulder; improved range and accuracy is provided by a long, rifled barrel.

Is “rifle” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.