Rifle Range (Noun)
Meaning 1
A range where people can practice shooting rifles; "during the war they turned the bowling alleys into rifle ranges".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 2
The distance that a rifle bullet will carry; "the target was out of rifle range".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The sniper was instructed to wait until the enemy was within rifle range before opening fire.
- The target was out of rifle range, so the soldier had to get closer to take a shot.
- The military commander carefully calculated the rifle range to ensure that the soldiers were in a safe position.
- The hunting guide warned the client that the deer was just out of rifle range, but they could try to get closer.
- The marksmanship instructor emphasized the importance of knowing the rifle range of the firearm to avoid overshooting the target.