rifleman
Origin of rifleman
1Other words from rifleman
- ri·fle·man·ship, noun
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How to use rifleman in a sentence
It makes you wonder what the riflemen are going to do with their commemorative coins.
In direct-fire engagements, the Taliban is either ineffective or quickly routed by superior U.S. riflemen.
The second attack was repulsed and the riflemen slowly gained more ground.
A Virginia Scout | Hugh PendexterAt fifty yards' range, armed only with bows and spears, they were at the mercy of riflemen and could stand only to be slaughtered.
Overland | John William De ForestMounting the breastworks which had been thrown up at this spot, I could see the orchard where the Rebel riflemen were lying.
The Boys of '61 | Charles Carleton Coffin.
The ground is nearly level, and the Rebel riflemen have a fair view of the entire field.
The Boys of '61 | Charles Carleton Coffin.Fort Smith is garrisoned by one company of riflemen, under the command of Major Bradford.
British Dictionary definitions for rifleman
/ (ˈraɪfəlmən) /
a person skilled in the use of a rifle, esp a soldier
Also called: titipounamu a wren, Acanthisitta chloris, of New Zealand: family Xenicidae: See also bush wren
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