riflery

[ rahy-fuhl-ree ]

noun

1. the art, practice, or sport of shooting at targets with rifles. rifle.

riflery

/ ˈraɪfəlrɪ /

noun

1. rifle shots
2. the practice or skill of rifle marksmanship

Word History and Origins

Origin of riflery¹

First recorded in 1840–50; rifle ¹ + -ry

Example Sentences

There was a crash of riflery very close at hand, the mule plunged, and she reeled backwards with a little cry.

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Still, he made no answer, and there was silence, until from beyond the dust cloud rose the strident crackle of riflery.

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Then the silence was suddenly broken by a crash of riflery, and the front of the houses was smeared by drifting smoke!

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Nares, who shivered a little, said nothing, and a minute or two later a crackle of riflery broke out in the bush.

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