rifled

• Veraltetes Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung 'mit Kratzern oder Rillen versehen, gerieft'; wird auch für Feuerwaffen mit spiralförmigen Zügen im Inneren des Laufs verwendet.

An obsolete adjective meaning 'scratched, scored, or furrowed'; also historically used to describe a firearm with spiral grooves inside the barrel.

1. Having spiral grooves in the barrelC1formal

   Describes a firearm barrel that has internal spiral grooves (rifling) to spin the projectile for improved accuracy.

   Mit gezogenem Lauf

   • The soldier carried a rifled musket.
   • Rifled barrels are standard in modern hunting rifles.
   • The rifled design significantly increased the weapon's range and precision.

   Synonymegrooved

• 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