assault rifle
noun
a military rifle capable of both automatic and semiautomatic fire, utilizing an intermediate-power cartridge.
assault rifles
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pluralof assault rifle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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These officers carry assault rifles, with no visible insignia and faces covered.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
Heavily armed federal agents marched down Michigan Avenue wearing body armor and carrying assault rifles.
From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2026
Inside, some people had brought prams, others, who were reservists, their assault rifles while some began praying in a small group.
From Barron's ● Feb. 28, 2026
As a result, more than 75,000 policemen, soldiers and private security officers were activated for the opening ceremony, and camouflaged soldiers carrying assault rifles became a common sight outside venues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026
His father’s Roman and Greek personalities screamed back and forth in Frank’s mind with the usual soundtrack of battle noises—explosions, assault rifles, roaring jet engines—all throbbing like a subwoofer behind Frank’s eyes.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
