"express rifle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: express rifles [plural]
Etymology: First applied to hunting rifles and ammunition beginning in the mid 19th century, to indicate a rifle or ammunition capable of higher than typical velocities. Head templates: {{en-noun}} express rifle (plural express rifles)
  1. Any of various rifles that propel the bullet at high velocity to maximize point-blank range. Synonyms: express
    Sense id: en-express_rifle-en-noun-82Ey6uoH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Firearms

Inflected forms

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