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air rifle Definition

air rifle

noun

a rifle operated by compressed air, that shoots BB's, etc.

air rifle Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: Apparently even using an air rifle within some distance of a house is considered an offense.
  • fire: They were put on probation for firing an air rifle in a public place.
  • power: In simple terms, low powered air rifles are firearms but not subject to licensing.
  • brandish: He got off with brandishing an air rifle about and threatening people with it it was in the papers yesterday.
  • sell: We will not sell any air rifle / pistol product unless a legal form of proof of age has been established.

Modifies a noun

  • shooting: His interests include air rifle shooting and recreational 4x4 driving.
  • pellet: A train driver has also been hit by an air rifle pellet.
  • range: Also has Junior Quad bikes, air rifle range, pottery, candle dipping and lots more.
  • competition: The Challenge includes clay pigeon shooting, an air rifle field target competition and a test of fly-casting skill.
  • target: The Challenge includes clay pigeon shooting, an air rifle field target competition and a test of fly-casting skill.

Noun used with modifier

hunting: There will be a range of prizes for the winners including a shotgun, fly fishing outfit and a hunting air rifle package.