Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rifle-shot
noun
/ˈraɪfəl ʃɒt/
Definition
A shot fired from a rifle, especially at a target that requires precision.
Examples
- The marksman took a careful rifle-shot to hit the target perfectly.
- During the hunting expedition, each rifle-shot echoed through the still forest.
Meaning
The term ‘rifle-shot’ can refer to the action of firing a bullet from a rifle, or it can be used figuratively to describe something done with precision or accuracy.
Synonyms
- shot
- bullet
- fire
- round
