air rifle

Noun

Meaning

a gun that propels a projectile by compressed air

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

air gun BB gun airgun pellet gun popgun air pressure compressed air air pistol pop gun toy rifle gun using compressed air to fire pressure of air air cannon wind gun pressure air
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Hypernyms

gun

Hyponyms

BB gun paintball gun

Related terms

airsoft

Examples

Shooting is very challenging because 10 metre air rifle you have different rules, short gun you have different rules. Gagan Narang

Dane Sampson will also make his third Olympic appearance in the 10 metres air rifle event with the 2018 Commonwealth Games champion saying he is in his best form yet. Source: Internet

In the men's 10m air rifle contest, 2014 Youth Olympic champion Yang Haoran was the victor with 253.2, with Yang Qian earning gold in the women's contest. Source: Internet

It’s nice to see that the welfare of the athletes has taken precedence,” said the 37-year-old Bindra who shot down a historic 10m air rifle gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Source: Internet

At the shooting ranges, Apurvi Chandela and Ayonika Paul crashed out after losing in the quarter-finals of the women’s 10-metre air rifle event. Source: Internet

Kibworth Shooting Ground is popular with shooters of all ages and abilities, offering shooting schools for clay pigeon and air rifle lessons as well as hosting shooting competitions throughout the year. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

air resistance air retaining air ride air rights air route air route traffic control center