Springfield rifle

noun

Spring·field rifle ˈspriŋ-ˌfēld-

: a .30 caliber bolt-action rifle used by U.S. troops especially in World War I

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Tunu offers Gibbs a Springfield rifle as part of the potlatch tradition of giving away personal wealth, and Gibbs returns Libby's watch to Tunu. —

Sara Netzley, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2021

Word History

Etymology

Springfield, Massachusetts

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Springfield rifle was in 1887

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“Springfield rifle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Springfield%20rifle. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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