소총 또는 라이플총. 어깨에 견착하여 발사하며, 총신 내부에 나선형 홈(강선)이 있어 탄환에 회전을 주어 장거리에서 정확도를 높이는 총.
A gun, typically fired from the shoulder, characterized by a long barrel with spiral grooves (rifling) designed to impart spin to the bullet for greater accuracy over long distances.
예문:
"The hunter sighted the deer through the scope of his powerful rifle."
"Modern assault rifles are designed to be lightweight and highly modular."
"He learned how to clean and maintain his service rifle during basic training."
소총으로 무장한 군대나 부대 (주로 부대명에 사용됨).
(Often used in names or plural form) Troops or a military unit armed with rifles.
예문:
"The Royal Gurkha Rifles are renowned for their bravery and discipline."
"The commander deployed the 1st Rifles battalion to secure the perimeter."
무언가를 훔치거나 약탈할 목적으로 샅샅이 뒤지다.
To search through something quickly and thoroughly, often with the intent to steal or plunder; ransack.
예문:
"The thieves rifled the drawers, looking for cash and jewelry."
"After the break-in, the homeowner found that the intruders had rifled through every cabinet."
"They managed to rifle the contents of the safe before the alarm sounded."
공이나 퍽을 매우 강하고 빠르게, 그리고 직선으로 치거나 던지거나 차다.
To hit, throw, or kick a ball or puck very hard and straight, typically resulting in a fast, powerful shot.
예문:
"The striker rifled the ball into the back of the net, giving the goalie no chance."
"He rifled a perfect pass across the ice to his teammate for the assist."
탄환의 정확도를 높이기 위해 총신이나 포신 내부에 나선형 홈(강선)을 새기다.
To cut spiral grooves (rifling) into the bore of a gun barrel or cannon to improve the accuracy of the projectile.
예문:
"Gunsmiths must carefully rifle the barrel to ensure the bullet achieves maximum spin."
"The process of rifling a cannon barrel was a major technological advancement in warfare."