assault rifle

/əˌsɔlt ˌraɪfəl/
/əˈsɒlt ˈraɪfəl/
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Other forms: assault rifles

Definitions of assault rifle
  1. noun
    any of the automatic rifles or semiautomatic rifles with large magazines designed for military use
    synonyms: assault gun
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    type of:
    automatic, automatic rifle, machine rifle
    light machine gun
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