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rifler

rifler

9.1
A person, often a soldier, who shoots with a rifle
  • noun
  • /ˈraɪflər/
translation icon : tirador
  • The army recruited an experienced rifler to help train new soldiers.

Examples

  • The rifler spotted his target from a considerable distance.

  • The rifler took aim at the target.

  • He became a champion rifler after years of practice at the shooting range.

  • Many riflers participated in the competition.

  • The trained rifler took aim at the target from a distance of 500 meters.

  • During the training exercise, each rifler practiced their marksmanship skills.

  • The rifler was awarded a medal for his exceptional performance in the field.

Synonyms

shooter
vsrifler
520 3.6

A person who fires a gun, sometimes paid to kill others

is a person who uses a long firearm rather than any ranged weapon
gunner
vsrifler
46 6.1

A person who aims and fires weapons, often in the military or in contests

is a person who uses a long firearm in many contexts not only operators
marksman
vsrifler
18 5.9

A person who shoots very accurately with a gun

is a person who uses a long firearm without focus on accuracy
rifleman
vsrifler
5 4.9

A soldier who uses a rifle as their main weapon

is any person who uses a long firearm not only an assigned military role
shootist
vsrifler
  • Archaic
1 8.2

A person who is very good at using guns and hitting targets

is a person who uses a long firearm without emphasis on practiced skill
skilled gunner
vsrifler
6.5

A person who shoots very well, often in the army or competitions

is a person who uses a long firearm but not always with exceptional skill

Surface Forms

rifler singular
riflers plural

Morphology

rifler = rifle (transparent) = rifle + er

The word is formed regularly from 'rifle' plus the agentive suffix '-er', meaning a person associated with or using a rifle.

Etymology

Rifler comes from rifle + -er, meaning 'someone who uses a rifle'. The word rifle comes from an old word meaning 'to cut grooves', because rifles have grooves inside the barrel that make a bullet spin and fly straighter, so a rifler is a shooter or soldier who uses that kind of gun.