express rifle

noun

1. a rifle designed for firing at game at short range.

express rifle

noun

1. a high-velocity hunting rifle for big game shooting

Word History and Origins

Origin of express rifle¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

"He's a real man-eater," whispered the agent, handing his employer a loaded express rifle.

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What you want to do is to take an express rifle, like Doo Challoo did, and aim right for his heart.

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A pair of able 0.500 bore express rifle barrels were accordingly fitted in this way.

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Then we heard the firin' in the distance and the 'splat' of Mr. Oscard's Express rifle.

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The man carrying the blankets dropped them and seized a heavy express rifle that some Englishman had left in the country.

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