air rifle
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of air rifle
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Another joint minute stated that Peter Fullard, now deceased, purchased an air rifle for Campbell in May 2017, after he had been refused a firearms certificate earlier that year.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
He also said the office “is currently in possession of the air rifle and the eagle.”
From Washington Times • Mar. 6, 2023
It was later determined to be an air rifle.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2023
They also worked to eliminate J.R.O.T.C. air rifle programs in the schools.
From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2022
Rumor has it, Mr. Blake's got an air rifle.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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