rifle2 (
also rifle through)
verb [transitive][
Date: 1300-1400;
Language: Old French;
Origin: rifler; ⇒ rifle1]
to search a place or container quickly because you are looking for something, especially something to steal:
Sally rifled through her wardrobe looking for a dress. The killer had rifled his wallet and stolen £200. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲