long rifle
long rifle noun: an American style of rifle with an unusually long barrel, used in hunting and warfare.
Noun
long rifle (plural long rifles)
- An American style of rifle with an unusually long barrel, used in hunting and warfare.
- Synonyms:
- Kentucky rifle, Pennsylvania rifle
Synonyms of long rifle
Forms of long rifle
| plural | long rifles |
|---|---|
| alternative form | longrifle |
Questions about long rifle
- What does long rifle mean?
- Long rifle means an American style of rifle with an unusually long barrel, used in hunting and warfare.
- What part of speech is long rifle?
- Long rifle is a noun.
- What is the plural of long rifle?
- The plural of long rifle is long rifles.
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