rifle

• Substantivo que designa uma arma de fogo de cano longo, geralmente com alma raiada, destinada a disparos precisos, normalmente apoiada no ombro.

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.

   Rifle

   • 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.

   Arma de tiro esportivo

   • 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.

• Verbo que significa revistar algo de forma rápida e bruta, geralmente com a intenção de roubar ou levar objetos; também pode indicar saquear ou pilhar um lugar.

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.

   Revistar rapidamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscombgo throughransackrummagescoursearch

   Antônimosguardprotectsecure

2. B2informal

   To steal or take something from a place or person.

   Furtar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosburglarizelootpilferpillageplunderransackrobsteal

   Antônimosbestowgiverestorereturn