rifle

• Ein Gewehr mit gezogenem Lauf für präzise Schüsse, das normalerweise von der Schulter aus abgefeuert wird; allgemein auch ein langes Schusswaffen mit Schulterstütze.

A noun referring to a long-barreled firearm designed for accurate shooting, typically fired from the shoulder.

1. B1formal

   A long-barreled firearm designed for accurate shooting, typically fired from the shoulder.

   Gewehr

   • The hunter carried a rifle into the forest.
   • Soldiers are trained to use a rifle effectively.
   • He aimed the rifle at the target and fired.

2. Sporting equipmentB1formal

   A type of gun used in shooting sports and competitions.

   Sportwaffe

   • She won the gold medal in the rifle shooting event.
   • The club offers lessons on how to handle a rifle safely.
   • He cleaned his rifle after the competition.

• Deutsches Verb für das schnelle und grobe Durchsuchen von etwas, oft mit der Absicht, etwas zu stehlen oder an sich zu nehmen; auch für das Plündern oder Ausrauben.

A verb meaning to search through something quickly and roughly, often with the intent to steal or take items.

1. Search through quicklyB2informal

   To search through something quickly and often carelessly, usually with the intent to steal or find something.

   Schnell durchsuchen

   • The thief rifled through the drawers looking for cash.
   • She rifled through her bag to find her keys.
   • He rifled through the papers on the desk.

   Synonymecombgo throughransackrummagescoursearch

   Antonymeguardprotectsecure

2. B2informal

   To steal or take something from a place or person.

   Stehlen

   • The burglars rifled the house while the owners were away.
   • Someone rifled his wallet on the crowded bus.
   • They rifled the safe and escaped with the jewels.

   Synonymeburglarizelootpilferpillageplunderransackrobsteal

   Antonymebestowgiverestorereturn