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RIFLES Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word rifles. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word rifles. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for RIFLES

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arm
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

• any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

• any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

• the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person

• a division of some larger or more complex organization

• the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

verb

• prepare oneself for a military confrontation

• supply with arms

firearm
nounn
noun

• a portable gun

gun
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

• large but transportable armament

• a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)

• a professional killer who uses a gun

• a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine

• a pedal that controls the throttle valve

• the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies

verb

• shoot with a gun

shooter
nounn
noun

• a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles

• a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)

• a gambler who throws dice in the game of craps

• (sports) a player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal (or a basketball player who shoots at the basket)

• a professional killer who uses a gun

weapon
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

• a means of persuading or arguing

despoil
verbv
verb

• steal goods; take as spoils

• destroy and strip of its possession

foray
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden short attack

• an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)

verb

• steal goods; take as spoils

• briefly enter enemy territory

go
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• functioning correctly and ready for action

noun

• a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

• street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine

• a usually brief attempt

• a board game for two players who place counters on a grid; the object is to surround and so capture the opponent's counters

verb

• change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

• follow a procedure or take a course

• move away from a place into another direction

• enter or assume a certain state or condition

• be awarded; be allotted

• have a particular form

• stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

• follow a certain course

• be abolished or discarded

• be or continue to be in a certain condition

• make a certain noise or sound

• perform as expected when applied

• to be spent or finished

• progress by being changed

• continue to live and avoid dying

• pass, fare, or elapse; of a certain state of affairs or action

• pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

• be in the right place or situation

• be ranked or compare

• begin or set in motion

• have a turn; make one's move in a game

• be contained in

• be sounded, played, or expressed

• blend or harmonize

• lead, extend, or afford access

• be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired

• go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way

• be spent

• give support (to) or make a choice (of) one out of a group or number

• stop operating or functioning

loot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• goods or money obtained illegally

• informal terms for money

verb

• take illegally; of intellectual property

• steal goods; take as spoils

pillage
verbv
noun

• goods or money obtained illegally

• the act of stealing valuable things from a place

verb

• steal goods; take as spoils

plunder
verbv
noun

• goods or money obtained illegally

verb

• take illegally; of intellectual property

• plunder (a town) after capture

• steal goods; take as spoils

• destroy and strip of its possession

ransack
verbv
verb

• steal goods; take as spoils

• search thoroughly

reave
verbv
verb

• steal goods; take as spoils

Best Hypernyms For RIFLES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rifles, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
arms artillery firearm piece search small-arm take armaments firearms guns weapons

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