rifle

• Nom désignant une arme à feu à long canon, conçue pour un tir précis, généralement épaulée ; comprend les fusils à canon rayé et parfois les carabines.

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.

   Fusil (arme à feu à canon rayé)

   • 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.

   Fusil de sport

   • 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.

• Verbe signifiant fouiller rapidement et sommairement quelque chose, souvent avec l'intention de voler ou de prendre des objets.

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.

   Fouiller rapidement

   • 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.

   Synonymescombgo throughransackrummagescoursearch

   Antonymesguardprotectsecure

2. B2informal

   To steal or take something from a place or person.

   voler, dérober

   • 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.

   Synonymesburglarizelootpilferpillageplunderransackrobsteal

   Antonymesbestowgiverestorereturn