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assault rifle
noun
: a gun that can shoot many bullets quickly and that is designed for use by the military
Full Definition of ASSAULT RIFLE
: any of various automatic or semiautomatic rifles with large capacity magazines designed for military use
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First Known Use of ASSAULT RIFLE
1972
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