Rifle Shot (Noun)
Meaning
The distance that a rifle bullet will carry; "the target was out of rifle range".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The target was out of rifle range, so the soldier had to move in closer for a clearer shot.
- The elk grazing in the meadow was beyond rifle shot, forcing the hunter to stalk it silently.
- As a novice shooter, she found it challenging to hit the target within rifle range during her first few attempts.
- Experienced hunters know the rifle range and trajectory of their bullets to ensure a clean kill.
- Given the hilly terrain and strong winds, it was obvious the target was safely out of rifle shot.