assault rifle
noun
a military rifle capable of both automatic and semiautomatic fire, utilizing an intermediate-power cartridge.
a nonmilitary weapon modeled on the military assault rifle, usually modified to allow only semiautomatic fire.
Origin of assault rifle
First recorded in 1970–75
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British Dictionary definitions for assault rifle
assault rifle
assault weapon
noun
mainly US
a semiautomatic firearm with additional features such as a large magazine, a bayonet fitting, etc