riflery

[ rahy-fuhl-ree ]

noun

1. the art, practice, or sport of shooting at targets with rifles. rifle.

riflery

/ ˈraɪfəlrɪ /

noun

1. rifle shots
2. the practice or skill of rifle marksmanship

Word History and Origins

Origin of riflery¹

First recorded in 1840–50; rifle ¹ + -ry

Example Sentences

The weekslong trial has cast a spotlight on the leadership, organizational culture and finances of the group, which was founded more than 150 years old in New York City to promote riflery skills.

From Seattle Times

My riflery lesson did not go well.

From Washington Post

People who run summer camps, which in themselves are a new sensitive location, wonder if popular riflery courses for children are now a crime.

From Reuters

Although major universities in Japan have riflery clubs and Japanese police are armed, most Japanese go through life without ever handling, or even seeing, a real gun.

From Seattle Times

As a child, I enjoyed riflery and the occasional hunting trip, but always under the strict supervision of adults, who kept the guns under lock and key before and after I used them.

From Washington Post