assault rifle
noun
Simple Definition of assault rifle
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: a gun that can shoot many bullets quickly and that is designed for use by the military
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
Full Definition of assault rifle
: any of various automatic or semiautomatic rifles with large capacity magazines designed for military use
Related to assault rifle
1972
First Known Use of assault rifle
1972
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