Rifleman

Pronunciation: /ˈraɪflmən/

Definitions of rifleman

noun A soldier armed with a rifle, especially one who is part of a military unit specialized in using rifles.

Example Sentences

A1 The rifleman aimed carefully at the target.

A2 The rifleman was trained to shoot accurately in various conditions.

B1 The rifleman was part of a special forces unit.

B2 The rifleman's precision and skill were unmatched on the battlefield.

C1 The seasoned rifleman quickly took out multiple targets with ease.

C2 The elite rifleman was known for his deadly accuracy and efficiency in combat.

Examples of rifleman in a Sentence

formal The rifleman took careful aim before firing at the target.

informal The rifleman nailed the bullseye on his first shot.

slang That rifleman is a real sharpshooter.

figurative She was a rifleman in the debate, hitting her points with precision.

Grammatical Forms of rifleman

• past tense: riflemen
• plural: riflemen
• comparative: more rifleman
• superlative: most rifleman
• present tense: rifleman
• future tense: will rifleman
• perfect tense: have rifled
• continuous tense: is rifling
• singular: rifleman
• positive degree: rifleman
• infinitive: to rifleman
• gerund: riflemanning
• participle: rifling

Origin and Evolution of rifleman

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'rifleman' originated from the combination of the word 'rifle' and the suffix '-man', referring to a person skilled in using a rifle.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a soldier armed with a rifle, the term 'rifleman' has evolved to refer to anyone skilled in using a rifle, particularly in hunting or marksmanship competitions.