riflery
Americannoun
noun
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rifle shots
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the practice or skill of rifle marksmanship
Etymology
Origin of riflery
Example Sentences
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The weekslong trial has cast a spotlight on the leadership, organizational culture and finances of the group, which was founded more than 150 years old in New York City to promote riflery skills.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2024
People who run summer camps, which in themselves are a new sensitive location, wonder if popular riflery courses for children are now a crime.
From Reuters ● Aug. 12, 2022
Rare is the Marine who does not wish to shoot better; a culture that celebrates riflery bestows credibility and respect on those who shoot best.
From New York Times ● Dec. 28, 2016
As successful as Robinson riflery has been, it doesn’t get the same attention as other varsity teams.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 12, 2016
Ormsgill could see them streaming out of the mist, and as he watched them another patter of riflery broke out upon the higher ground behind him.
From Long Odds by Bindloss, Harold
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