assault rifle
noun
Definition of assault rifle
: any of various intermediate-range, magazine-fed military rifles (such as the AK-47) that can be set for automatic or semiautomatic fire; also : a rifle that resembles a military assault rifle but is designed to allow only semiautomatic fire
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First Known Use of assault rifle
1964
ASSAULT RIFLE Defined for English Language Learners
assault rifle
noun
Definition of assault rifle for English Language Learners
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: a gun that can shoot many bullets quickly and that is designed for use by the military
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