air rifle

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noun

an air gun with rifled bore.

Nearby words

air pump, air quality index, air quotes, air rage, air raid, air rifle, air right, air root, air route, air sac, air scoop

Origin of air rifle

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

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Examples from the Web for air rifle

There are two methods possible which afford partial relief: traps and driving them away with an air-rifle.
Bird Houses Boys Can Build|Albert F. Siepert
Trottie oiled up the air-rifle, which he was only allowed to use in windowless wildernesses.
Everyday Adventures|Samuel Scoville
They were in uniform; each was armed with an air-rifle and a short sword.
A Lively Bit of the Front|Percy F. Westerman
Just as soon as I get enough food saved up, and can swap my alleys and chaneys with Billy Drake for his air-rifle.
The Corner House Girls|Grace Brooks Hill

Ill shoot any one who touches me, and he caught up his air-rifle.
The Motor Boys in the Clouds|Clarence Young

British Dictionary definitions for air rifle

air rifle

noun

a rifle discharged by compressed air

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