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Definition rifle in British English

rifle verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈraɪf(ə)l/
1

to search quickly through something such as a container or a group of objects in order to find or steal something

Example

She rifled through the contents of her wardrobe looking for the dress.

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2

to steal something

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3

to hit or kick a ball hard so that it moves very fast in a straight line

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Definition rifle in British English