air rifle

A·ïr ri·fle

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ah-eer rahy-fuh l]
- /ˈɑ ɪər ˈraɪ fəl/
- /eə(r) ˈraɪ.fl̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer rahy-fuh l]
- /ˈɑ ɪər ˈraɪ fəl/

Definitions of air rifle words

countable noun air rifle An air rifle is a rifle which is fired by means of air pressure. 3
noun air rifle a rifle discharged by compressed air 3
noun air rifle a rifle operated by compressed air, that shoots BB's, etc. 3
noun air rifle an air gun with rifled bore. 1
noun air rifle pneumatic gun 1
noun air rifle A rifle that propels a pellet or other projectile by using compressed gas, rather than an explosion of gunpowder or other means. 0

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Origin of air rifle

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1900-05

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Parts of speech for Air rifle

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air rifle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for air rifle

noun air rifle

popgun — a child's toy gun from which a pellet is shot by compressed air, producing a loud pop.
air gun — a gun operated by means of compressed air
air rifle — An air rifle is a rifle which is fired by means of air pressure.

All 3 Synonyms of air rifle