riflescope

ri·fle·scope

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rahy-fuh l-skohp]
- /ˈraɪ fəlˌskoʊp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rahy-fuh l-skohp]
- /ˈraɪ fəlˌskoʊp/

Definition of riflescope word

noun riflescope a telescopic sight mounted on top of a rifle that helps to improve one's aim by magnifying and pinpointing a target. 1

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Origin of riflescope

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1960-65; rifle1 + scope

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Parts of speech for Riflescope

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riflescope popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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