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Ross

I believe the answer is:

rifle

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'search' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for rifle that I've seen before include "Long-barrelled weapon, normal army equipment" , "Pillage; a weapon" , "Search with intent to steal" , "Steal and carry off - firearm" , "Standard military gun fired from shoulder" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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