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riflery

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ri⋅fle⋅ry

[rahy-fuhl-ree]
–noun
the art, practice, or sport of shooting at targets with rifles.

Origin:
1840–50; rifle 1 + -ry
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ri·fle·ry   (rī'fəl-rē)   
n.  
  1. The skill and practice of shooting a gun.

  2. Rifle fire: the sound of distant riflery.

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