riflery

American  

[rahy-fuhl-ree] / ˈraɪ fəl ri /

noun

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

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riflery British  

/ ˈraɪfəlrɪ /

noun

1. rifle shots

2. the practice or skill of rifle marksmanship

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Etymology

Origin of riflery

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

Example Sentences

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

But as the national gun debate continues , local high school riflery participation remains as robust as it was 20 years ago.

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